| The Man Who Would Be King [1975] |  | Director: John Huston
Actors: Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey, Doghmi Larbi
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 5459
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 123
Discs: 1
EAN: 5014756004026
ASIN: B00004RSYB
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1975
Release Date: October 7, 1996
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Condition: starring sean connery,michael caine,christopher plummer,saeed jaffrey,shakira caine,directed by john huston,running time 124 mins,will be dispatched withn 24 hours whenever possible from uk seller
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A grandly entertaining, old-fashioned adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling short story, The Man Who Would Be King is the kind of rousing epic about which people said, even in 1975, "Wow! They don't make 'em like that anymore". When director John Huston first started trying to make the film, with Gable and Bogart, the project was derailed by the latter's death. It was a few decades before Huston was finally able to realise his dream movie--and with an unimprovable cast. Sean Connery and Michael Caine are, respectively, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan, a pair of lovably roguish British soldiers who set out to make their fortunes by conning the priests of remote Kafiristan into making them kings. It's a rollicking tale, an epic satire of imperialism, and the good-natured repartee shared by Caine and Connery is pure gold. Huston lets the humour emerge naturally from the characters, for whom we wind up caring more deeply than we ever expected. --Jim Emerson
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 I OWN IT, I RATE IT, AND I LOVE IT. July 29, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Michael Caine and Sean Connery in a John Huston film is something one can only dream about except for this. The script is brill and the sets superb, the boys really go to town with this one and as M.C. said, "the only film I`ve done that will last after I`m gone" says it all. A timeless masterpiece that is a must for any serious collector.
Top boys own yarn June 5, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This great film based on the Book by Kipling is a superbly made ripping yarn. Two rogue British ex-soldiers decide they would like to take over a country. This of course isn't as simple as it seems, even some 100+ years ago.
How they go about this is portrayed brilliantly by Caine and Connery. Made a few years after his last Bond film, Connery dominates the screen the whole time, but Michael Caine pushes him close and produces an at times marvellous comedic performance. I am sure Caine was influenced indirectly and directly by John Huston in this regard.
The other reason for this films greatness is of course John Huston. The direction is a lesson to all modern directors on how to grip an audiences attention whithout the need for CGI or an explosion every five minutes. Full credit to whoever was responsible for the sound as this makes a huge contribution towards the end.
Somehow I had missed this movie until this year. Now I've seen it I want to see it again and again. Strongly recommended.
 Enjoyable old fashioned adventure yarn May 9, 2007
Two ex army rogues Peachey (Michael Caine) and Daniel (Saen Connery) decide to trek over the desert and become king of a remote state.
This very dated story by Rudyard Kipling is extremely well adapted and directed, and includes some lovely desert scenery.
Caine and Connery are outstanding in their roles and make a wonderful pair of rogues, they definitely enjoyed making this film.
A charming nostalgia trip and amusing look at Britain's distant imperial past.
THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE November 22, 2006
Everything in this film is worthy of praise: the superb acting chemistry between Caine and Connery, the breathtaking photography, the direction and of course, the foundation of the film which is Kipling's wonderful story.
This film has adventure, esoteric leanings and healthy doses of historical reflexion in it. As in the original story, Caine and Connery play two charming rogues who wish to become kings of Kazhiristan in the shadow of the British Empire, but their greed and a woman deter them from achieving their purposes.
One of the best action and adventure films of all times. Seriously recommended.
Easily Caine's best work March 29, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Two English stone masons are in India and seeking a kingdom to rule. By hook or crook they get through the Hindu Kush. Connery and Caine's performance are simply superb with some unforgettable dialogue and an unforgettable ending. A must for any collection
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