Last Train from Bombay is a 1952 American thriller film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Jon Hall, Christine Larson and Lisa Ferraday. It was produced by Sam Katzman for distribution by Columbia Pictures and partly shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola.
Plot
An American diplomat is accused of murder during an Indian civil war and becomes involved in an assassination plot.
Cast
Jon Hall as Martin Viking
Christine Larson as Mary Anne Palmer
Lisa Ferraday as Charlane
Douglas Kennedy as Kevin / Brian O'Hara
Michael Fox as Captain Tamil
Donna Martell as Nawob's Daughter
Matthew Boulton as Col. Frederick Palmer
James Fairfax as Alfie - the Bartender
Gregory Gaye as B. Vornin aka The Lame One
Ken Terrell as Ceylonese Assassin
George Eldredge as Mr. Bern - American Consulate
Paul Marion as Hotel Clerk
Production
The film was devised to cash in on the then-current dispute between India and Pakistan. Filming started 11 March 1952. Columbia wanted to cast Hall alongside his then wife Frances Langford. It was the last of several films Hall made for Sam Katzman.
Reception
In its review of the film, the Los Angeles Times said "you chew your fingernails."