Review of The Man Who Would Be King (1975) by Rich B — 21 Mar 2008
The Man Who Would Be King (1975): "Different countries, different customs. Musn't be prejudiced, Peachy." - Daniel.
After listening to Kipling's "The Man Who Would Be King" on the Classic Tales podcast, I searched IMDB and discovered this adaptation by John Huston, with Sean Connery and Michael Caine in the lead roles. The story follows two British soldiers stationed in India in 1888 who resign their posts to acquire the power of gods in the remote regions of Kafiristan in Afghanistan.
A great plan that was working like a champ, boosted along at critical times by their association with the Masons, until Danny decided it was time for him to have his queen. The good Kafiri's couldn't quite see what a god would want with a woman.
Besides the acting from two of the best, Morocco is beautiful filmed and their is some terrific costume work.
This review of The Man Who Would Be King (1975) was written by Rich B on 21 Mar 2008.
The Man Who Would Be King has generally received very positive reviews.
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