Storm Over Bengal (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Storm Over Bengal is an adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. This being a Republic picture, it should come as no surprise that Storm Over Bengal was filmed in its entirety in the San Fernando Valley. Within its concise 65 minutes, the film manages to accommodate a Bengal Lancers main plot, a romantic subplot, the obligatory coward who makes good, intrigue aplenty from a villainous Indian potentate, and an outsized climactic battle between the rebels and the British forces. Patric Knowles, previously one of the leads in the British-India epic Charge of the Light Brigade, heads the cast. Worth noting is the presence in the cast of Richard Cromwell as secondary romantic lead Neil Allison and Douglass Dumbrille as the despicable Khan. Three years earlier, Cromwell had been tortured by Dumbrille's minions in Lives of a Bengal Lancer, and he undergoes much the same treatment here-"just to make him feel at home" observed film historian Roger Dooley.
Who’s in it. Storm Over Bengal stars Patric Knowles as Captain Jeffrey Allison, Richard Cromwell as Lt. Neil Allison, Rochelle Hudson as Joan Lattimore and Douglass Dumbrille as Ramin Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Storm Over Bengal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Storm Over Bengal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Storm Over Bengal tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Storm Over Bengal (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Storm Over Bengal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Storm Over Bengal worth watching?
- Storm Over Bengal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Storm Over Bengal?
- Storm Over Bengal stars Patric Knowles, Richard Cromwell, Rochelle Hudson, Douglass Dumbrille and Colin Tapley.
- When was Storm Over Bengal released?
- Storm Over Bengal was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.