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A Throw of Dice (1929)

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Plot

In the intoxicating realm of royal rivalry and perilous gambles, King Sohat, shrouded in his sinister ambitions, sees the arrival of his youthful cousin, King Ranjit, as a golden opportunity to seize control of his kingdom. A lethal scheme unfolds as a poisoned arrow, covertly launched by one of Sohat's henchmen, strikes Ranjit under the guise of a harmless hunting incident. Barely clinging to life, Ranjit is whisked away to the secluded hut of a hermit healer, where he finds solace in the compassionate care of the healer's enchanting daughter, Sunita. As Ranjit's strength returns, a tender love story emerges within the austere hut, culminating in a joyous engagement between the young lovers. However, the shadows of Sohat's ambition loom large, as he plots not only for Ranjit's throne but also sets his covetous eyes on the radiant Sunita. On the eve of Ranjit's wedding, Sohat throws down a seemingly friendly challenge—a high stakes game of dice. Oblivious to his cousin's treachery and the crooked dice being used, Ranjit heartily accepts, unknowingly endangering both his kingdom and his beloved. Drawn into a dizzying whirlpool of deceit and betrayal, 'A Throw of Dice' is a mesmerizing tale that explores the dangerous addiction of gambling, the volatile stakes of power, and the eternal duel between love and villainy. Will Ranjit unravel Sohat's scheme in time to save his kingdom and his love, or will he become a tragic pawn in Sohat's ruthless game?

Where to watch A Throw of Dice?

A Throw of Dice is an adventure movie featuring Seeta Devi.

A Throw of Dice is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.