The Brigand of Kandahar
Watch Trailer1880. British India. Robert Case, a half-caste lieutenant, is unjustly discharged from the British Army. He joins the rebel Bengali tribesmen offensive against the colonial enemy. They capture a foreign journalist and Case recounts his story of false accusation on trumped-up charges, instigated by the bigotry and racism of his commanding officers. Following a successful attack by the British against the rebels Case is brutally shot by Colonel Drewe, his accuser. The journalist returns home determined to report the true story of The Brigand of Kandahar.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Adventure, War, History |
| Director | John Gilling |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (17 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama at the intersection of personal revenge and anti-colonial rebellion, relying on the sturdy framework of an adventure tale. It explores racial injustice and the cost paid by a man trapped between two cultures.
What lingers after the final shot is a bitter taste of imperial hypocrisy and a personal story swallowed by a larger conflict. The narrative serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of colonial ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Gilling
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Best viewed as a classic Saturday matinee adventure with historical stakes.
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