The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

"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.

Release Date

December 3, 1975

Status

Released

Original Title

The Man Who Would Be King

Runtime

2h 9min

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$12,678

Language

Arabic, English, Urdu

Production Companies

Persky-Bright ProductionsDevon