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The Stranglers of Bombay (1960) was a Film directed by Terence Fisher .

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The Stranglers of Bombay

By Barry P. on Nov 10, 2011 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1959) Directed by Terence Fisher; Written by David Zelag Goodman; Starring: Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank and George Pastell Available on DVD Rating: *** It’s time for some good old-fashioned xenophobia, Hammer style! I’m almost ashamed to admit that I enjoyed The ... Read full article


The Stranglers of Bombay

By Barry P. on Nov 10, 2011 From Cinematic Catharsis

(1959) Directed by Terence Fisher; Written by David Zelag Goodman; Starring: Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank and George Pastell Available on DVD Rating: *** It’s time for some good old-fashioned xenophobia, Hammer style! I’m almost ashamed to admit that I enjoyed The ... Read full article


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The military men of the story are not part of the British army but the East India Company, which virtually ruled India for two centuries. With roots in the 16th Century, the company was granted a monopoly from 1708 to 1857, when it became the largest global trader in the world, dealing with cotton, silk, indigo, and even opium.
The fight between the snake and the mongoose wasn't in the original script.
The Thugee cult can be traced back to the 17th Century with roots going as far back as the 13th. According to Wikipedia it is estimated that they murdered two million of their countrymen. According to the film's end credits, one thug allegedly claimed 700 victims.
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