

The Man Who Would Be King
Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1975-12-03
Runtime:
2h 9m
Director:
John Huston
Writer:
Gladys Hill, John Huston
Top Cast

Sean Connery
Daniel Dravot

Michael Caine
Peachy Carnehan

Christopher Plummer
Rudyard Kipling

Saeed Jaffrey
Billy Fish

Doghmi Larbi
Ootah

Jack May
District Commissioner

Karroom Ben Bouih
Kafu Selim

Mohammad Shamsi
Babu

Albert Moses
Ghulam

Paul Antrim
Mulvaney

Graham Acres
Officer

Shakira Caine
Roxanne
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