Adam Peters (79%) The always dependable Kenneth More stars this this Indian set action adventure shot in vibrant technicolor that really goes to prove that old films can be just as entertainingly watchable as any of the stuff we get these days. This can be easily compared to the brilliant Dark of the sun, although it is a little more family friendly, much more of a matinée Saturday afternoon crowd-pleaser than a hard-edged, hairy-backed armchair- gripper. Even though this is good popcorn fun, it still has a strong political theme running through involving the beginning of the end of British rule. The support cast is strong including Lauren Bacall and the always good Herbert Lom. So it's well made, entertaining, well cast, fun, and well worth a look. What more do you need?

Prismark10 J Lee Thompson was regarded as workmanlike director but this film along with The Guns of Navarone launched him to the big time.The film is set in 1905, there is feuding between Muslims and Hindus as insinuated in the film, a divide and conquer philosophy promulgated by the British. Captain Scott (Kenneth More) is charged with the safety of a young Hindu Prince who he has to take to Delhi. They take off on a train but it will be an eventful ride.The film was made in 1959 yet the film is rather modern and cynical in the way it discusses colonialism, communal rivalries, even the arms trade. At the same time is also has views that probably resonated in the post war period in which it was made. The colonial superiority that some people have such as Ursula Jeans, the Governor's wife in the film. The British brought civilisation over with them, as if the Taj Mahal was built by magic.The film was shot in location is Spain, India and in the studio in England. The opening scenes were shot in the Amber Fort in Rajasthan and as we went there the fort did look familiar to us. Tension mounts as we then go to the claustrophobic atmosphere of the train as we find out more about the characters. Herbert Lom plays a cynical journalist, Lauren Bacall the prince's American governess with an enlightened attitude, Wilfrid Hyde White as a diplomat, Eugene Deckers as an arms dealer. We find contrasts in attitudes which drives the film along with the action as the rebels advance. Thompson directs with a sure touch in keeping the film thrilling. An enjoyable action yarn.

oscar-35 *Spoiler/plot- 1963, A daring British officer and an intrepid American governess risk it all to spirit a five year old prince to safety in this adventure in Northwest India on a rickety old steam train with unusual fellows travelers over a 300 miles with a spy on board.*Special Stars- Lauren Bacall, Kenneth Moore *Theme- English pluck and spirit along with Yankee courage is a good winning combination.*Trivia/location/goofs- British Rank Film production and a film in the memorable Samuel Goldwyn series for fine movie entertainment.*Emotion- It's an enjoyable film of the English in India. Shows the beauty and splendor that is Upper Frontier India and its complex societal issues with religion, race, and culture. The added treat of Ms. Bacall being classy and stubborn is a plus for this adventure film. A gem of a film.

drz5157 Looked up this film doing some quick research on Kenneth More who played the Titanic's Second Officer Charles H. Lightoller , in "A Night to Remember." At the end of that film, Morre's character said something like, we can never be sure of anything again. That comment came to mind in connection with a brief piece I'm writing for my website on plans to develop Ground Zero. The sense of responsibility, reliability and steadfastness that More displayed in Northwest Frontier makes this movie worth seeing if only to remind us that once upon a time the qualities displayed by More in his films were considered not only praiseworthy, but an expression of simple decency to be emulated. The Google listing for Charles H. Lightoller includes a website (see third listing) that has a long article on Lightoller and the Titanic that concludes with the words on the face of a bronze plaque said to rest near the tragic ships' stern:"The fifteen hundred souls lost here still speak, reminding us always that the unthinkable can happen, but for vigilance, humility and compassion." My hunch is Kenneth More would agree these words are also appropriate to the souls lost on 9-11.