Gunga Din
"Barbaric Splendor - Gasping Magnitude - Adventure !"
Originally released in 1939. Gunga Din is a adventure/war film. directed by George Stevens.
Starring Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Synopsis
British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult. When Gunga Din tells the sergeants about a secret temple made of gold, the fortune-hunting Cutter is captured by the Thuggees, and it's up to his friends to rescue him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (176 votes)
Budget
$1.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.8M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as Archibald Cutter
Victor McLaglen
as MacChesney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Thomas Anthony Ballantine
Sam Jaffe
as Gunga Din
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Guru
Joan Fontaine
as Emmaline "Emmy" Stebbins
Montagu Love
as Colonel Weed
Robert Coote
as Bertie Higginbotham
Abner Biberman
as Chota
Lumsden Hare
as Major Mitchell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,915,000
- Revenue
- $2,807,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunga Din about?
British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, the...
Who directed Gunga Din?
Gunga Din was directed by George Stevens.
How long is Gunga Din?
Gunga Din has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Gunga Din released?
Gunga Din was released on January 26, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gunga Din?
The main cast of Gunga Din includes Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe, Eduardo Ciannelli.
Is Gunga Din worth watching?
Gunga Din has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.