The Man Who Would Be King

John Huston
1975-12-03

Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.
7.5
129 min

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

Name Character Team
Sean Connery Daniel Dravot Unowned
Michael Caine Peachy Carnehan Calvin and Nobbs
Christopher Plummer Rudyard Kipling Unowned
Saeed Jaffrey Billy Fish Unowned
Doghmi Larbi Ootah Unowned
Jack May District Commissioner Unowned
Karroom Ben Bouih Kafu Selim Unowned
Mohammad Shamsi Babu Unowned
Albert Moses Ghulam Unowned
Paul Antrim Mulvaney Unowned
Graham Acres Officer Unowned
Shakira Caine Roxanne Unowned
Nadia Atbib Dancer (uncredited) Unowned
Yvonne Ocampo Dancer (uncredited) Unowned