british raj
98 movies and shows
The Man Who Would Be King
Wed, 03 Dec 1975
A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
A Passage to India
Fri, 14 Dec 1984
Set during the period of growing influence of the Indian independence movement in the British Raj, the story begins with the arrival in India of a British woman, Miss Adela Quested, who is joining her fiancé, a city magistrate named Ronny Heaslop. She and Ronny's mother, Mrs. Moore, befriend an Indian doctor, Aziz H. Ahmed.
Kim
Thu, 07 Dec 1950
During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
Bhowani Junction
Tue, 01 May 1956
Anglo-Indian Victoria Jones seeks her true identity amid the chaos of the British withdrawal from India.
Heat and Dust
Sat, 01 Jan 1983
Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.
Carry On Up the Khyber
Mon, 12 Feb 1968
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
Fri, 11 Jan 1935
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers leaded by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. After two casualties, the experienced but insubordinate Lieutenant Alan McGregor receives as replacement, the arrogant Lieutenant Forsythe and the immature son of Colonel Stone, Lieutenant Donald Stone. With the intention to prove that he will not have any privilege in the troop, the reception of Colonel Stone to his son is absolutely cold, but he becomes the protégé of McGregor. When Lieutenant Stone is kidnapped by Mohammed Khan, McGregor and Forsythe disobey the direct order of their commander, disguise as Indian peddlers and go to Khan's fortress to attempt to rescue their friend.
The Drum
Thu, 29 Sep 1938
Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
The Stranglers of Bombay
Fri, 04 Dec 1959
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British military leaders play down the implications of the piracy and disappearances, a lone captain realizes that they are not just coincidence and sets out to uncover the source of the deviltry, at the risk of his career. Based on history.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner
Tue, 10 Jan 1922
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
The Black Watch
Wed, 22 May 1929
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Calcutta Pageant
Fri, 05 Jan 1912
Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi
Wed, 01 Feb 1922
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
Palay Khan
Thu, 02 Jan 1986
The British government have taken over there rule in a deserted region in India. But some of the people there strive for freedom; one of those brave freedom fighter is Palay Khan, who owes his intelligence to the entire region.
A Punjab Village
Fri, 16 Jan 1925
Richly detailed amateur ethnographic film on the agrarian economy and society in rural Punjab.
5th Calcutta Battalion: Presentation of Colours by H.E. The Viceroy
Tue, 01 May 1917
The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.
State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy
Sat, 31 Jan 1903
Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.