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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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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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/
Should you watch it?
“A lone captain investigates a series of mysterious disappearances linked to a dangerous secret cult in India.”
- It is a rare and lesser-known entry from the legendary Hammer Studios.
- The film is directed by Terence Fisher, a key figure in the studio's history.
- The narrative is based on historical events involving the Cult of Thugee.
- Some viewers may find the production quality to appear dated or cheesy.
Watch it if you are interested in the evolution of Hammer Studios horror and historical thrillers.
This is a thriller with horror elements that maintains a historical tone and a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a worthwhile watch for fans of Hammer Studios or those interested in the history of 1950s horror cinema.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.
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