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THRILLER . 1959 . 1h 20m . 6.5/10

The Stranglers of Bombay_

"This is true! This is real! This actually happened!"

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.

Starring Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank
6.5/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1959
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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This is true! This is real! This actually happened!

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.

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Cast
Guy Rolfe stars as Capt. Harry Lewis in The Stranglers of Bombay.
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Year context
The Stranglers of Bombay was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
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 ...
The Stranglers of Bombay is a Thriller, Crime, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (31 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Stranglers of Bombay about?
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.
How long is The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in The Stranglers of Bombay?
The cast of The Stranglers of Bombay includes Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank, George Pastell, Marne Maitland.
What is the rating of The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Crime Horror
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