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The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sean ConnerySean ConneryDaniel Dravot
  • Photo of Michael CaineMichael CainePeachy Carnehan
  • Photo of Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerRudyard Kipling
  • Photo of Saeed JaffreySaeed JaffreyBilly Fish
  • Photo of Doghmi LarbiDoghmi LarbiOotah
  • Photo of Jack MayJack MayDistrict Commissioner
  • Photo of Karroom Ben BouihKarroom Ben BouihKafu Selim
  • Photo of Mohammad ShamsiMohammad ShamsiBabu
  • Photo of Albert MosesAlbert MosesGhulam
  • Photo of Paul AntrimPaul AntrimMulvaney

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