North West Frontier

1959 · 129 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 3,219 VOTES · DIR. J. Lee Thompson

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Overview

In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,210 lines

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00:01:52 'A country of many religions.
00:12:39 Delhi sent a special order - get him out at once. Seems I've failed.
00:17:08 If they had managed to kill him, if they still manage to kill him
00:20:08 - But that's broken down. - Broken.
00:23:17 Too much.
00:26:14 Am I Governor of a province for nothing?
00:32:16 Here. Sorry, it's a Lee Enfield. The rival firm. Ten rounds.
00:35:18 Here. You may need this.
00:40:20 When those devils do a job, they do it properly.
00:47:54 I'm sorry.
00:51:20 He's happy now he's doing something for somebody else.
00:56:42 I really find it quite pleasant to be out of the train, Captain Scott.
01:06:36 - Why not? - Those nurses, they are not human.
01:09:59 - Pressure's up. - Oh.
01:13:57 Gupta must stay with his engine till Scott sahib becomes engine driver.
01:20:45 - Thirst comes when the sun sets. - How true.
01:24:33 We were all put on earth with minds of our own
01:27:45 She's proud, tough, ruthless. Unashamedly patriotic.
01:33:15 Ma'am?
01:37:26 Surely you didn't have to arrest him? We could have watched him.
01:43:02 Catherine...
01:47:42 Not madder than you are.
01:52:16 Look at it. Look.
02:00:08 There, you see? What did I tell you?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,210
Dialogue density9.4 lines / min
First line00:01:52
Final line02:00:08

Production Record

DirectorJ. Lee Thompson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,219