North West Frontier (also known in the USA as Flame Over India; and in Australia as Empress of India) 1959 British Eastmancolor adventure film directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Robin Estridge and Frank S. Nugent. It stars Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom, Wilfrid Hyde-White and I. S. Johar.
This film has received recognition and thus became successful at the British box-office in 1959. This film has single-handedly led to J. Lee Thompson beginning his American career as a director.
Premise[]
The film is set in the North West Frontier Province of British India (now within modern Pakistan). It explores the ethnic tensions within British India after Muslim rebels attack a fortress and kill a Hindu maharajah.
Cast[]
- Kenneth More as Capt. William Charles Willoughby Scott
- Lauren Bacall as Catherine Wyatt
- Herbert Lom as Peter van Leyden
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Mr. Bridie
- I. S. Johar as Gupta, the driver
- Ursula Jeans as Lady Windham
- Eugene Deckers as Peters
- Ian Hunter as Sir John Windham
- Jack Gwillim as Brigadier Ames
- Govind Raja Ross as Prince Kishan
- Basil Hoskins as A.D.C.
- S. M. Asgaralli as Havildar (1st Indian Soldier)
- S. S. Chowdhary as 2nd Indian Soldier
- Moultrie Kelsall as British Correspondent
- Lionel Murton as American Correspondent
- Jaron Yalton as Indian Correspondent
- Homi Bode as Indian Correspondent
- Frank Olegario as Rajah
- Ronald Cardew as Staff Colonel at Kalapur Station
Production[]
Casting[]
Filming[]
Release[]
The film was a major hit in the United Kingdom, being among one of 1959's most popular films. It was one of seven made by Rank which were bought for distribution in the United States by 20th Century Fox.
Awards[]
Nominations[]
- Best Film from Any Source
- Best British Film
- Best British Screenplay