The Man Who Would Be King

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

Dec 19 1975 PG 2h 9m
Adventure, History, War

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.

Plot

This adaptation of the famous short story by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan, two ex-soldiers in India when it was under British rule. They decide that the country is too small for them, so they head off to Kafiristan in order to become Kings in their own right. Kipling is seen as a character that was there at the beginning, and at the end of this glorious tale.

Written by

John Huston, Gladys Hill, Rudyard Kipling

Directed by

John Huston

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Devon, Persky-Bright Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
53,403
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
91
Popularity
NA