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The Long Duel

Historical action drama in which a colonial policeman is sent to capture a rebel leader who threatens the stability of the Raj's north-west frontier. With Trevor Howard.

Historical action drama. An idealistic colonial police officer is sent to capture a rebel leader who threatens the stability of the Raj's north-west frontier. Despite his official colonial capacity, the policeman is impressed by the ingenuity and integrity of his enemy and is determined to arrest him alive rather than bring him in dead as his superiors might wish.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Jan 201211:30
BBC Two

Credits

Freddy YoungTrevor Howard
Jane StaffordCharlotte Rampling
SultanYul Brynner
Cpt StaffordHarry Andrews
GungaramAndrew Keir
McDougalLaurence Naismith
Ram GhandGeorge Pastell
HardwickeEdward Fox
DirectorKen Annakin
ProducerKen Annakin
WriterPeter Yeldham

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Aug 200712:50
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 16 Jan 201112:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 15 Jan 201211:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire