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The Man Who Would Be King

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: 7.496/10 (664 votes)
  • Budget: $8,000,000
  • Revenue: $12,678
  • Production Companies: Persky-Bright Productions, Devon
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0503
  • Languages: Arabic, English, Urdu

Cast & Crew

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

as Daniel Dravot

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Peachy Carnehan

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

as Rudyard Kipling

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey

as Billy Fish

Doghmi Larbi

Doghmi Larbi

as Ootah

Jack May

Jack May

as District Commissioner

Karroom Ben Bouih

Karroom Ben Bouih

as Kafu Selim

Mohammad Shamsi

Mohammad Shamsi

as Babu

Albert Moses

Albert Moses

as Ghulam

Paul Antrim

Paul Antrim

as Mulvaney

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Imprint Blu-ray Trailer

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

External Links

Keywords

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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 7.496/10 based on 664 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?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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