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Victor McLaglen, Cary Grant, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. play the rowdy and sentimental trio of Tommies. For the role of Din, the studio had wanted Sabu, but when he proved unavailable, cast versatile character actor Sam Jaffe. Eduardo Cianelli played the sinister Thugee leader. The film’s carefully choreographed physical comedy, breathtaking ...
Sam Jaffe. Actor: The Asphalt Jungle. Originally named Shalom Jaffe, he became known to the world as Sam Jaffe. He was born in New York City, to Heida (Ada) and Barnett Jaffe, who were Russian Jewish immigrants. As a child, he appeared in Yiddish theatre productions with his mother, a prominent regional stage actress. He graduated from the City College of New York and then studied engineering ...
Mar 25, 1984 · Mr. Jaffe won acclaim for scores of performances, but perhaps his best- remembered film characterizations were as the humble but heroic Indian water-carrier in ''Gunga Din'' in 1939 and the ...
Apr 26, 2005 · Sam Jaffe takes up the rear guard in turban, loin, and full-body make-up as the titular Gunga Din, the loyal water carrier who dreams of becoming a soldier. Bombastically chauvinist and naively imperialist, the film is bound to rub some people wrong, but Stevens creates a thrilling spectacle in the grand Hollywood mold, a handsome, exciting ...
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British army sergeants Ballantine (Douglas Fairbanks Jr.), Cutter (Cary Grant) and MacChesney (Victor McLaglen) serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din ...
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Gunga Din. Upon release, the Indian magazine "Filmindia" accused the film of misrepresenting Indian characters and insensitivity toward Hindu customs. Following riots in India and Malaya, the film was withdrawn by the censors. Sabu was the first choice to play Gunga Din; when it became clear he was unavailable, Sam Jaffe was hired in his place.
Gunga Din. Cary Grant leads the way in this action-packed adventure about three rowdy British soldiers who defeat a murderous cult in India with help from native water boy, Gunga Din. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
