What is The Stranglers of Bombay?
Topic: Film "The Stranglers of Bombay" (1959). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Dec 4, 1959
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Horror
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The Stranglers of Bombay" (1959).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Stranglers of Bombay
Year: 1959
Director: Terence Fisher
Studio: Hammer Studios
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 1h 20m
Setting: 1826 British-ruled India
Plot: The secret Cult of Thugee worships the goddess Kali through mass murder and mutilation of thousands of Indians while pirating British East-Indian Tea Company shipments. British military leaders downplay the piracy and disappearances. A lone captain realizes these are not coincidences and attempts to uncover the source of the deviltry at the risk of his career.
Cast: Guy Rolfe (Capt. Harry Lewis), Allan Cuthbertson (Capt. Christopher).
Historical Basis: Based on history.
US Release Date: 05/01/
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
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- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Stranglers of Bombay is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1959.
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