7.9
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)
Overview
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions British imperialism and military virtues, portraying the colonial presence as a necessary force for order against native rebellion, thereby promoting a clearly conservative ideology of empire and national strength.
This 1935 colonial drama features traditional casting with a predominantly white male lead cast, reflecting the norms of its era. The narrative positively frames traditional identities and British colonial rule, without any critique or presence of diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film features several characters explicitly identified as Indian, such as Mohammed Khan and the Grand Vizier. These roles are portrayed by white actors, which constitutes a race swap from the characters' established race.
The film implicitly upholds the values and moral code of the British officers, which are culturally rooted in a Western, Christian-influenced worldview. Their actions are consistently portrayed as honorable, just, and necessary for maintaining order in the colonies.
Islam is primarily represented through the antagonist, Mohammed Khan, and his followers, who are depicted as fanatical, cruel, and treacherous. The narrative frames their actions as barbaric and a threat to civilization, with no counterbalancing positive portrayal.
The film 'The Lives of a Bengal Lancer' (1935) is a historical adventure drama set in British India. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, aligning with the common cinematic conventions and censorship standards of its era.
The film 'The Lives of a Bengal Lancer' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on military life and adventure in British India, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity.
The film primarily focuses on male British soldiers and their conflicts in India. There are no significant female characters depicted in direct physical combat roles against male opponents.
The film adapts a semi-autobiographical novel about British officers in India. All major characters, originally male in the source material, are portrayed as male in the film, with no instances of gender alteration.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.6
Critic Ratings
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