The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

Movie"Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world."
Audience Score
75
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PG 2 hr 9 minDec 17th, 1975Drama, Adventure
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.
StarringSean ConneryMichael CaineChristopher Plummer
DirectorJohn Huston

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 17th, 1975
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 19th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$8,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$12,678 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Persky-Bright Productions, Devon
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