Review of The Man Who Would Be King (1975) by Sean M — 10 Jul 2012

Excellent movie. Great snapshot of life on the Northwest Frontier.

This review of The Man Who Would Be King (1975) was written by Sean M on 10 Jul 2012.

The Man Who Would Be King has generally received very positive reviews.

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