The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

12/03/1975 (GB) • 2h 9m

Adventure, Drama

Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.

Overview

A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.

Top Billed Cast

Sean Connery

Daniel Dravot

Michael Caine

Peachy Carnehan

Christopher Plummer

Rudyard Kipling

Saeed Jaffrey

Billy Fish

Jack May

District Commissioner


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,000,000.00

Revenue

$12,678.00

Keywords

journalist

gold

treasure

robbery

cheating

coronation

con man

british army

british empire

friends

soldier

king

battle

ruler

based on short story

19th century

british raj

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