King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) — Freshly arrived Sandhurst-trained Captain Alan King, better versed in Pashtun then any of the veterans
King of the Khyber Rifles (1953) Storyline
Freshly arrived Sandhurst-trained Captain Alan King, better versed in Pashtun then any of the veterans and born locally as army brat, survives an attack on his escort to his Northwest Frontier province garrison near the Khyber pass because of Ahmed, a native Afridi deserter from the Muslim fanatic rebel Karram Khan's forces. As soon as his fellow officers learn his mother was a native Muslim which got his parents disowned even by their own families, he falls prey to stubborn prejudiced discrimination, Lieutenant Geoffrey Heath even moves out of their quarters, except from half-Irish Lt. Ben Baird.
Full Cast & Crew
- Tyrone Power as Capt. Alan King
- Terry Moore as Susan Maitland
- Michael Rennie as Brig. Gen. J. R. Maitland
- John Justin as Lt. Geoffrey Heath
- Guy Rolfe as Karram Khan
- Richard Wyler as Lt. Ben Baird
- Murray Matheson as Maj. Ian MacAllister
- Frank De Kova as Ali Nur
- Argentina Brunetti as Lali
- Sujata Rubener as Native Dancer
- Patrick Whyte as Lt. White (uncredited)
- Lal Chand Mehra as Tribal Chieftain (uncredited)
- John Farrow as Cpl. Stuart (uncredited)
- Alberto Morin as Rahim Bey (uncredited)
- Richard Peel as Sgt. Fowler (uncredited)
Why Watch King of the Khyber Rifles?
The Vibe: King of the Khyber Rifles is a captivating and well-crafted adventure movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1953. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with adventure-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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