The Man Who Would Be King
- Original title
- The Man Who Would Be King
- Year
- 1975
- Running time
- 129 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Adventure | 19th Century. Colonialism. Friendship
- Movie Groups
- Rudyard Kipling Adaptations
- Synopsis
- The film begins with author Rudyard Kipling (Christopher Plummer) working in his office, his privacy is broken by the arrival of a dishevelled old acquaintance and fellow Freemason, Peachy Carnahan (Michael Caine), Peachy begins to recount the incredible adventures of himself and fellow scoundrel Daniel Dravot (Sean Connery). The film then flashes back to an earlier meeting between Kipling, Peachy and Daniel, Kipling is asked to witness a document testifying to what they have told him of their plans. The two rogue adventurers were British soldiers stationed in India, but were expelled from the country due to their criminal activities. Together they decide to travel to the remote city of Kafiristan in the hills of eastern Afghanistan to set themselves up as rulers.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1975: Academy Awards: 4 Nominations including Best Adapted Screenplay1975: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture Score1975: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Cinematography & Costume Design1975: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 16 My Favorite Adventure Movies (176)
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