Synopsis
In 'The Man Who Would Be King', ex-British soldiers Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan head to India in 1880s. They win the trust of a local tribe and Dravot is declared a god, however, their illusion of power leads to catastrophic consequences.
Did You Know?
- John Huston pursued the film for over two decades.
- Sean Connery performed his own stunts in the film.
- It was intended for Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart initially.
- The movie was shot in Morocco, despite being set in Afghanistan.
- Christopher Plummer plays author Rudyard Kipling, who wrote the original story.
Iconic Quotes
- Peachy Carnehan: Detriments you call us? Detriments? Well, I want to remind you...
- Daniel Dravot: You call it luck. I call it Destiny.
- Peachy Carnehan: It's a damn good thing we die, or this would...
- Daniel Dravot: We've been all over India, we know her cities, her...
- Peachy Carnehan: God didn't make all men equal, Colonel, I did.
