The film does give a fairly good contrast between the Indian and the English class systems. From the viewpoint of someone who's totally for racial integration and against class discrimination, this looked like an history, or political lesson, when I saw it in my early teens. What impressed me equally then, was the great beauty of Indian women, particularly that dancer in flimsy dress - and that were shown in erotic scenes or situations that the government censorship in my country would not have approved for 12-y-o minors, if it was not intended as propaganda against the English (who snubbed Portugal for not being democratic), and India who had taken back the former colonies of Goa, Damão and Diu a few years before). I recall the poor colours, and jumpy film, as the copy had been much used in popular theatres during its first release. Reading the critics of people who saw this film at a more mature age than I, I guess I would give it a second viewing if it appeared on video.
Review of King of the Khyber Rifles
