The Man Who Would Be King
Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Man Who Would Be King
- Genres: Adventure, Drama
- Release Date: 1975-12-03
- Runtime: 129 minutes
- Rating: 7.475/10 (650 votes)
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Revenue: $12,678
- Production Companies: Persky-Bright Productions, Devon
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.2183
- Languages: Arabic, English, Urdu
Cast & Crew
Sean Connery
as Daniel Dravot
Michael Caine
as Peachy Carnehan
Christopher Plummer
as Rudyard Kipling
Saeed Jaffrey
as Billy Fish
Doghmi Larbi
as Ootah
Jack May
as District Commissioner
Karroom Ben Bouih
as Kafu Selim
Mohammad Shamsi
as Babu
Albert Moses
as Ghulam
Paul Antrim
as Mulvaney
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Trailers & Clips
The Man Who Would Be King ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) Official Trailer - Sean Connery Movie
Josh Olson on THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The Man Who Would Be King is a Adventure, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1975-12-03.
Who are the main actors in The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The main cast includes Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey, Doghmi Larbi, .
Where can I watch The Man Who Would Be King online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Man Who Would Be King is available.
Is The Man Who Would Be King based on a true story?▼
Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.
What is the IMDb rating of The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The Man Who Would Be King has an IMDb rating of 7.475/10 based on 650 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The movie had a production budget of $8,000,000 and earned $12,678 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Persky-Bright Productions, Devon. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Man Who Would Be King filmed?▼
The Man Who Would Be King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Man Who Would Be King?▼
The total runtime of The Man Who Would Be King is 129 minutes.
Is The Man Who Would Be King suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Man Who Would Be King?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Man Who Would Be King.
Does The Man Who Would Be King have a post-credit scene?▼
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