Gunga Din (1939)

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The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride (1987)1
 The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)2
 Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)3

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  1. The Princess Bride (1987)
    "This adventure film was one of novelist and screenwriter William Goldman's favorites. His first novel, "The Temple of Gold," is named after the film's climax location, and "Gunga Din" is mentioned in the introduction to Goldman's novel "The Princess Bride."" Gunga Din %28film%29 Wikipedia
  2. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
    "This adventure film, set in British colonial India, follows three British sergeants and their native water bearer, Gunga Din, as they confront a murderous cult. Its themes of camaraderie and colonial military life likely influenced the narrative and character dynamics in "The Bridge on the River Kwai."" Gunga Din %28film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    "This film features British soldiers facing off against a cult in colonial India, with action sequences and exotic settings that resemble those in "Raiders." The camaraderie among the protagonists and the blend of humor and adventure are elements that "Raiders" emulated." Gunga Din %28film%29 Wikipedia