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Mood:
- HumorousStylizedExcitingWitty
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Plot:
- BuddiesRise To the TopFriendshipCons and ScamsAmbitionDishonestyEscapadesMilitary more...
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Genres:
- AdventureAction
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Time/Period:
- 19th Century
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Place:
- AsiaHimalayaIndia
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Praise:
- Critically AcclaimedEssential
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Style:
- EpicOn the Road
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Based on:
- Based on Short Story
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- Mild Violent Content
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The Man Who Would Be King, 1975
English
UK, USA
Profile of The Man Who Would Be King
The Man Who Would Be King can be described as stylized, exciting, and humorous. The plot revolves around a rise to the top, cons and scams, and military. The main genres are adventure and action. In terms of style, The Man Who Would Be King is epic and has a road movie structure. In approach, it is realistic. It is located in the Himalayas and India. The Man Who Would Be King takes place in the 19th century. It is derived from a short story. The movie has received attention for being essential viewing and critically acclaimed. Note that The Man Who Would Be King involves mild violent content.
Summary of The Man Who Would Be King
Two engaging soldiers of fortune ply their less than respectable trade in 19th century India. They contrive and carry out a daring plan to become rulers of the isolated land of Kafiristan. Based on the 1889 short story by Rudyard Kipling. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK, USA |
| Release date: | 17 December 1975 |
| Runtime: | 129 min |
Cast and Crew
as Daniel Dravot
as Peachy Carnehan
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Users Reviews
- 28.April.2012
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- by: bobtooce
- bobtooce rated this movie
9/10Amazing
- 27.April.2010
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- by: sotweed23
- sotweed23 rated this movie
0/10
