The Long Duel

1967, 115 minutes, Rated PG

In the turbulent days of the 1920s, India's North West Frontier is the scene of constant conflict, stemming from the lack of understanding between British officers and native tribes. The Bhanta tribe is wrongfully imprisoned along with their Sultan. The Sultan and a small band of men break out and head for freedom, but they have become outlaws, hunted remorselessly by the British under Superintendent Stafford. Freddy Young, a young officer, is delegated to track them down and realises that his adversary is a man of ideals - a victim of circumstance. In a desperate attempt to avert a massacre, Freddy pleads with the Sultan to give himself up. With the supreme moment of personal sacrifice at hand, the long duel draws to its end.