Review of Gunga Din (1939) by Paul D — 09 Jan 2012
Three British soldiers (Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.) are caught in middle of a very violent uprising in India in the late 1800's. One, Grant, finds out that there is a temple, which is Gunga Din, filled with diamonds for which a camp worker (Sam Jaffe, who becomes an unlikely hero) leads him to the establishment.
Another event: Fairbanks Jr. is to wed his love (Joan Fontaine) when is due to finish his service within days of the violent uprisings. Grant and McLaglen scheme to stop breaking up their trio of friendship.
Solid, mainly exciting film is pretty entertaining from start to finish. There is a lot of corniness and silly scenes, but that also adds to the pleasure of watching "Gunga Din." In terms of acting, Cary Grant is best of the three.
This review of Gunga Din (1939) was written by Paul D on 09 Jan 2012.
Gunga Din has generally received positive reviews.
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