---
title: "His Name Was King"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/his-name-was-king-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 150677
imdb_id: "tt0067354"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# His Name Was King (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/his-name-was-king-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

His Name Was King is a Western film released in 1971. The Italian-Spanish production is directed by Italian filmmaker Giancarlo Romitelli and features actors including Richard Harrison and Anne Puskin. The film takes audiences into the tension-ridden environments of the Wild West and is known by several international titles, including The Last Bullet and The Man Called King in the United Kingdom, The Last Bullet in Finland, and Su nombre fue rey in Spain. The story follows the Benson brothers, who are smuggling guns across the Mexican border. During their activities, they kill King's brother and rape his wife. Following this tragedy, King must stop their illegal activities, find the person behind them, and gain revenge for his family.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Giancarlo Romitelli
- **Networks / Studios**: Foro Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Harrison** as *John 'King' Marley*
- **Klaus Kinski** as *Brian Foster*
- **Anne Puskin** as *Carol*
- **Goffredo Unger** as *Ben Benson*
- **Lorenzo Fineschi** as *Benson brother*
- **Lucio Zarini** as *Benson Brother*
- **Tom Felleghy** as *Major Ericson*
- **Luciano Pigozzi** as *Mr. Collins*
- **Quinto Marziali** as *Townman (uncredited)*
- **Giuseppe Monteverdi** as *George Marley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch His Name Was King online?
His Name Was King is currently available to watch or stream on Tubi TV, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is His Name Was King worth watching?
His Name Was King holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie His Name Was King and when was it released?
His Name Was King is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 1971. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed His Name Was King?
His Name Was King was directed by Giancarlo Romitelli.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [His Name Was King — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/150677)
- [His Name Was King - Where to Watch Movie](https://www.clicker.com/movie/his-name-was-king/)
- [Lo chiamavano King - The Spaghetti Western Database](https://www.spaghetti-western.net/index.php/Lo_chiamavano_King)
- [Alec Guinness - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000027/?ls)

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