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Three Sergeants of Bengal

1964 1h 37m IT
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★7.0TMDB · 2
AdventureWar
Synopsis
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This action-packed adventure/jungle film starts out when three British soldiers stationed in Malaysia are sent to Fort Madras to help the commandant fight off an elusive bandit who is terrorizing the countryside.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Umberto Lenzi
Writers
Víctor Andrés Catena, Fulvio Gicca Palli, Umberto Lenzi
Languages
Italian
Countries
Spain, Italy

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Umberto Lenzi, shot by Federico G. Larraya. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Giovanni Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jolanda Benvenuti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Richard Harrison and Ugo Sasso and Nazzareno Zamperla carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Umberto Lenzi directs. Federico G. Larraya behind the camera. Giovanni Fusco scores. Jolanda Benvenuti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 162 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.
  • 3Directed by Umberto Lenzi, shot by Federico G. Larraya. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Giovanni Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Jolanda Benvenuti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Richard Harrison and Ugo Sasso and Nazzareno Zamperla carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0059828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Federico G. Larraya
Original score
Giovanni Fusco
Editing
Jolanda Benvenuti
Makeup / hair
Raul Ranieri
Runtime
97 min · 1h 37m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

Also by

Umberto Lenzi

Production companies

Who made it

  • OL

    Olimpic Pic. S.A.

  • FO

    Fono Roma

    IT

Key crew

  • EditorJolanda Benvenuti
  • Set DecorationArrigo Equini
  • Art DirectionArrigo Equini
  • Set DecorationCarlo Gentili
  • Makeup ArtistRaul Ranieri
  • Production SupervisorCecilia Bigazzi
  • Production ManagerJaime Comas Gil
  • Production ManagerThomas Sagone
  • Production SupervisorAveroe Stefani
  • Assistant DirectorFiliberto Fiaschi
  • SoundMario Del Pezzo
  • StuntsAldo Canti
  • Master at ArmsNazzareno Zamperla
  • StuntsNazzareno Zamperla
  • StuntsGiancarlo Bastianoni
  • StuntsRiccardo Petrazzi
  • StuntsRenzo Pevarello
  • Camera OperatorSalvatore Caruso
  • Camera OperatorGaetano Valle
  • Assistant CameraGiancarlo Granatelli
  • Script SupervisorGianni Siragusa

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1966-09-30

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