The Man Who Would Be King 1975
“Adventure in all its glory!”
What is The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 3, 1975
- Studios
- Persky-Bright Productions, Devon/Persky-Bright, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
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Overview
The Man Who Would Be King is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Persky-Bright Productions, Devon/Persky-Bright, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two restless soldiers crown themselves kings in a remote land, only to face tragic hubris”
- Epic adventure across exotic landscapes
- Compelling friendship at the story’s core
- Thought‑provoking look at power and deception
- Lengthy 2h9m runtime may feel slow
- PG rating limits darker or violent content
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping adventure stories about ambition and the consequences of deception.
The film’s adventurous tone and mature themes are appropriate for teen and adult viewers.
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When was The Man Who Would Be King released?
It was released in the United States on December 17, 1975.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an adventure drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and nine minutes.
What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG rating.
What is the basic premise of the film?
Two former soldiers travel to Kafiristan, are embraced as rulers, and face the fallout of their deceptive claim to divinity.
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