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Gunga Din (1939): movie guide
Gunga Din (1939) is a Adventure, War, Action running about 117 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 195 votes. Notable cast includes Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-01-26
- Runtime: 117 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Adventure, War, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-01-26
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What is Gunga Din about?
British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult. When Gunga Din tells the sergeants about a secret temple made of gold, the fortune-hunting Cutter is captured by the Thuggees, and it's up to his friends to rescue him.
Cast highlights
Gunga Din features Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe, Eduardo Ciannelli, Joan Fontaine. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-01-26. Runtime: 117 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (195 votes). Genres: Adventure, War, Action, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Gunga Din?
- Gunga Din is listed as Adventure, War, Action, History on TMDB.
- How long is Gunga Din?
- Gunga Din runs about 117 minutes.
- Who stars in Gunga Din?
- Cast highlights include Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe, Eduardo Ciannelli, Joan Fontaine.
- Does Cinema Box stream Gunga Din?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Gunga Din?
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