The Man Who Would Be King(1975)

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

75

2h 9m

  • Adventure,
  • Drama

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.

Cast

  • Sean Connery

    Sean Connery

    Daniel Dravot

  • Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Peachy Carnehan

  • Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer

    Rudyard Kipling

  • Saeed Jaffrey

    Saeed Jaffrey

    Billy Fish

  • Doghmi Larbi

    Doghmi Larbi

    Ootah

  • Jack May

    Jack May

    District Commissioner

  • Albert Moses

    Albert Moses

    Ghulam

  • Shakira Caine

    Shakira Caine

    Roxanne

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    Status

    Released (Dec 3, 1975)

    Budget

    $8,000,000

    Revenue

    $12,678

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