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The Man Who Would Be King at a glance
The Man Who Would Be King is a 1975 adventure and drama film, running 2h 9m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BBC iPlayer, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1975-12-03
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Director
- John Huston
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 748 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmTired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
Cast
14 names
Sean ConneryDaniel Dravot
Michael CainePeachy Carnehan
Christopher PlummerRudyard Kipling
Saeed JaffreyBilly Fish
Doghmi LarbiOotah
Jack MayDistrict CommissionerKarroom Ben BouihKafu Selim
Mohammad ShamsiBabu
Albert MosesGhulamPaul AntrimMulvaney
Graham AcresOfficer
Shakira CaineRoxanneNadia AtbibDancer (uncredited)
Yvonne OcampoDancer (uncredited)
Questions about The Man Who Would Be King
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Man Who Would Be King in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Man Who Would Be King is listed on BBC iPlayer, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Man Who Would Be King suitable for children?
The Man Who Would Be King is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Man Who Would Be King about?
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
How long is The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King runs for 2h 9m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Man Who Would Be King trailer?
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