Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer

Two British soldiers in India decide to resign from the Army and set themselves up as deities in Kafiristan--a land where no white man has set foot since Alexander.

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PG, 2 hrs. 9 min.

Directed by: John Huston

Release Date: January 1, 1975

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DVD Release Date: November 18, 1997

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  • May 6, 2009
    Have you ever noticed that Sean Connery is always playing Sean Connery? I mean sure, he's a Scotsman who usually plays an Englishman. Occasionally he'll stretch his acting skills and play an Irishman, but he's always himself. The beauty of it is that he's so damn likeable nobod...( read more)y ever questions it. Hell, I'd bet few even notice it. He's my favorite James Bond, his Irish cop was the best part of The Untouchables and his persona was completely acceptable as a Russian submarine commander in The Hunt of Red October. In my opinion, any movie is better with Sean Connery in it.

    Which brings me to The Man Who Would Be King. Absolutely fantastic! And not just because Connery is in it. Michael Caine's 'Peachy' is spot-on. An epic drama with a surprising amount of humor. Very, very good stuff.
  • February 21, 2009
    Another everlasting glimpse of John Huston's adventurous and relentless soul.
    The epic tale of two petty rascals who embarked on a quest for wealth, but found instead the essence of life itself, and most importantly, remained together against all odds.
    An incisive ethnographic ...( read more)and existential study, and a chant to camaraderie and glory narrated with vigor and beauty.
  • April 22, 2008
    Entertaining adventure tale with Sean Connery and Michael Caine leading the way. Recommended.
  • March 25, 2008
    Good old fashion high adventure. Featuring Michael Caine and Sean Connery's wicked chemistry.
  • February 18, 2008
    god's holy trousers! two rogues get more than they bargained for when they set out to be kings. a fantastic road movie and my favorite adventure film. originally conceived as a vehicle for bogart and gable tho it's hard to imagine anyone being better than connery and caine are...( read more) here. it may not be 'politically correct' but i love this movie! and isn't it all about the dangers of imperialism? still relevant today i think
  • November 3, 2009
    The sheer bravado of these two soldiers of the colonialist regime is a comedy upon itself!
  • October 14, 2009
    This is Rudyard Kipling's tale about two Freemasons who use their knowledge of the "craft" to rule over a small village in Afghanistan. Connery and Caine are excellent in the lead roles as Masonic adventurers. This movie is a must for any Freemason.
  • August 15, 2009
    Although full of that philosophy about British colonialism that was so common in Kipling´s writings, the film is funny, with two old foxes, Connery and Caine, having a great time while they seek for fortune and glory.
  • July 31, 2009
    Connery, Caine and Kipling are magic together.
  • July 25, 2009
    Michael Caine says it was the greatest film of career, the one that he'll be remembered for. Good enough for me.

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