Another one of those classic, exotic feature, a bit dated for the 1970’s, but enthralling for a youngster in the age before Internet and CGI.  This had the Indians rebelling against the colonial British, rich in high and mighty splendor.

The story concerns Rani of Jhansi, a queen of a princely state, fair, just, and not bad with whoop-ass size cutlery in her hands.  She is forced to take sides and the price of resistance gets pricey.  The story plays out as per the history books.  The violence is the tame 1950s style, but the music, costumes, and story is a magical mystery tour—one of those movies that got me turned on to visit India–somehow, sometime.

The film is virtually public domain and can be got at flea market cost, but also at full freight if not careful. Shop warily.