The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
English adventure film directed by John Huston
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 129 min
- Released
- 16 December 1975
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Man Who Would Be King has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 16 December 1975. It is directed by John Huston and stars Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer and Saeed Jaffrey.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Huston
- Cast
- Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey, Larbi Doghmi, Shakira Caine, Jack May, Sean Connery, Albert Moses, Mohammad Shamsi, Paul Antrim
- Cinematography
- Oswald Morris
- Editing
- Russell Lloyd
- Music
- Maurice Jarre
- Written by
- John Huston, Gladys Hill
- Produced by
- John Foreman
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
- Distribution
- Columbia Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $8.5 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Based on
- The Man Who Would Be King
- Set in
- Afghanistan
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 December 1975
- First shown
- 27 November 1975 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes, or 129 min.
When did The Man Who Would Be King release?
The Man Who Would Be King released on 16 December 1975.
Who directed The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King is directed by John Huston.
Who is in the cast of The Man Who Would Be King?
The cast of The Man Who Would Be King includes Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey, Larbi Doghmi, Shakira Caine and Jack May.
How much did The Man Who Would Be King earn at the box office?
The Man Who Would Be King grossed $11 million on a budget of $8.5 million.
What is The Man Who Would Be King rated in the US?
The Man Who Would Be King is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Man Who Would Be King based on a true story or a book?
The Man Who Would Be King is based on The Man Who Would Be King.
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