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The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Huston
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    Daniel Dravot Sean Connery
  • Profile picture of Michael Caine
    Peachy Carnehan Michael Caine
  • Profile picture of Christopher Plummer
    Rudyard Kipling Christopher Plummer
  • Profile picture of Saeed Jaffrey
    Billy Fish Saeed Jaffrey
  • Profile picture of Doghmi Larbi
    Ootah Doghmi Larbi
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    District Commissioner Jack May
  • Profile picture of Albert Moses
    Ghulam Albert Moses
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    Roxanne Shakira Caine

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