The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

By John Huston

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1975-12-17
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 2h 8min
  • Director: John Huston
  • Production Company: Persky-Bright Productions
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.5/10
7.5
From 624 Ratings

Description

Academy Award-winners Sean Connery ("Rising Sun," "The Hunt for Red October") and Michael Caine ("Hannah and Her Sisters," "Little Voice") star in this robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling. Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 greatest American films of all time.

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  • Excellent

    5
    By JustWantToBeEntertained
    This is a wonderful movie that is definitely worth watching. The actors are great and the story is very captivating.
  • Full screen?

    5
    By Fez Monkey
    Is this actually full screen not widescreen?
  • Brilliant

    5
    By Prometheas
    Just a fantastic movie, straight through to the very end. There's never been a movie produced that better portrays the love of two friends, and the tragedy that rises when it is forgotten. Shame to find it only purchasable in standard def, even though it's rentable in HD. Guess I'll simply have to wait.
  • Yes!

    5
    By TheEdMon
    This is one of my favorite movies of all time! Can't wait to add it to my iPod! BUY IT!
  • Cinema Classic

    5
    By katnbuck
    It doesn't get better than this.
  • Carneehan ... former Gunnery Sargeant in Her Majesty's Forces

    5
    By Mateus
    I am patient, I have to be with iTunes most days, but every once in a while the patience pays off. For all the "Gigli"'s and "American Pie part 692" they manage to put a TRULY beautiful, classic, miraculous movie like this one. I cannot in any way, shape, or form recommend this movie highly enough! It's beautifully shot, the acting is of a caliber that defies categorization, the music is beautiful, and the plot... ah the plot! Sean Connery is at his utmost best, Michael Caine is brilliant, and Christopher Lee is great himself as the foil in the plot to seize power in far off Kafiristan. So, yeah, GET THIS FILM!!! It is, bar none, the best film I have seen in decades and ranks right up there with the "Jean de Florette/Manon de la Source" duology as the most perfect tragedy I've ever seen.
  • My favorite Movie Ever

    5
    By Daniel_Dravot
    This is the greatest 'Empire' movie ever made. It just barely edges out 'Zulu' also with Michael Caine. This movie should be required viewing for any anglophile or Brit.

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