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Gunga Din

1939 · 1h 57m · Released

NR Adventure, War, Action, History

British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult. When Gunga Din tells the sergeants about a secret temple made of gold, the fortune-hunting Cutter is captured by the Thuggees, and it's up to his friends to rescue him.

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Trailer

Gunga Din (1939) Official Trailer - Cary Grant, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Movie HD

Top cast and crew

George Stevens Director
Cary Grant Archibald Cutter
Victor McLaglen MacChesney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Thomas Anthony Ballantine
Sam Jaffe Gunga Din
Eduardo Ciannelli Guru
Joan Fontaine Emmaline "Emmy" Stebbins
Montagu Love Colonel Weed
Robert Coote Bertie Higginbotham
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Frequently asked questions about Gunga Din

Where can I watch Gunga Din in the United States?

Gunga Din is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hoopla, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Gunga Din for free?

Gunga Din streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Gunga Din?

Gunga Din scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Gunga Din?

Gunga Din stars Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe, and Eduardo Ciannelli. George Stevens is the director.

How long is Gunga Din?

Gunga Din runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).

When did Gunga Din come out?

Gunga Din was released on January 26, 1939.

Which studio made Gunga Din?

Gunga Din was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Gunga Din?

Gunga Din was made on a budget of $1,915,000.

How much did Gunga Din make at the box office?

Gunga Din grossed $2,807,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,915,000.

What languages is Gunga Din in?

Gunga Din is in English and Hindi, and its original language is English.

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