The Brigand of Kandahar
- Year: 1965
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Adventure
- Director: John Gilling
- Length: 81 min
His plundering army of bandit raiders sweeps to glory across the plains of India!
Film Synopsis
The Brigand of Kandahar (1965) follows a British officer in colonial India who, after being falsely accused of cowardice, escapes imprisonment and joins a band of rebel tribesmen led by the fierce Eli Khan. As he becomes caught between loyalty and revenge, his defiance sparks a bloody conflict against British rule. This Hammer adventure blends swashbuckling action and exotic intrigue on the Northwest Frontier.
The Brigand of Kandahar Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Indicator BD-B/UK 2020 | Studio Canal DVD-2 PAL/UK 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Vic Pratt | ||
| Introduction by Stephen Laws | ||
| Adventures in Film: Neil Sinyard Examines the Career and Reputation of John Gilling | ||
| Hammer’s Women: Yvonne Romain - With Melanie Williams | ||
| Afghan Ostinati - Interview with David Huckvale on Don Banks and “The Brigand of Kandahar” | ||
| Stills Gallery | ||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Indicator’s Blu-ray includes a 36-page booklet with writing by Naman Ramachandran (“The Brigand of Kandahar”). It is included in the “Hammer Volume Five: Death & Deceit” box set with Visa to Canton (1960), The Pirates of Blood River (1962) and The Scarlet Blade (1963).
- Studio Canal’s DVD contains no extras.
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Collector’s guide
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Introduction by Stephen Laws (8:16) -
Adventures in Film: Neil Sinyard Examines the Career and Reputation of John Gilling (19:42) -
Hammer’s Women: Yvonne Romain (7:39) -
Afghan Ostinati (12:45)
| Editions | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Vic Pratt Indicator BD |
| Introduction by Stephen Laws Indicator BD | |
| Adventures in Film: Neil Sinyard Examines the Career and Reputation of John Gilling Indicator BD | |
| Hammer’s Women: Yvonne Romain - With Melanie Williams Indicator BD | |
| Afghan Ostinati - Interview with David Huckvale on Don Banks and “The Brigand of Kandahar” Indicator BD | |
| Stills Gallery Indicator BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Indicator BD |