Last Train from Bombay
| Last Train from Bombay | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fred F. Sears |
| Written by | Robert Yale Libott |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Jon Hall Lisa Ferraday |
| Cinematography | Henry Freulich |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date | August 27, 1952 |
Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Last Train from Bombay is a 1952 American drama film starring Jon Hall, Christine Larson and Lisa Ferraday.[1]
Plot
An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war. He gets involved in an attempt to assassinate an Indian leader. Basically a rehash of plot points from The 39 Steps (1935 film) set in India.
Cast
- Jon Hall as Martin Viking
- Christine Larson as Mary Anne Palmer
- Lisa Ferraday as Charlane
- Douglas Kennedy as Kevin / Brian O'Hara (as Douglas R. Kennedy)
- Michael Fox as Captain Tamil
- Donna Martell as Nawob's Daughter
- Matthew Boulton as Col. Frederick Palmer
- James Fairfax as Alfie - the Bartender
- Gregory Gaye as B. Vornin aka The Lame One
- Ken Terrell as Ceylonese Assassin
Production
The film was devised to cash in on the then-current dispute between India and Pakistan. Filming started 11 March 1952.[2] Columbia wanted to cast Hall alongside his then wife Frances Langford.[3]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times said "you chew your fingernails."[4]
References
- ^ LAST TRAIN FROM BOMBAY Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 19, Iss. 216, (Jan 1, 1952): 144.
- ^ 2 COMPANIES PLAN RAILROAD MOVIES: Metro to Film 'The High Iron,' Warners 'Last Train West' -- Katzman Makes Deals By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times 14 Feb 1952: 23.
- ^ FOX PLANNING FILM ON A WARTIME HERO New York Times 20 Feb 1952: 26.
- ^ HAYWARD, HALL SUFFER BUT TRIUMPH AS HEROES Los Angeles Times 9 Aug 1952: 9.
External links
- Last Train from Bombay at TCMDB
- Last Train from Bombay at IMDb
- Review of film at Variety
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