Monday, October 22, 2012

The Man who Would Be King (1975)

Based on a novella by Rudyard Kipling (first published in 1888).

Two adventurers devise a plan to rule a remote region peopled by barbaric men, steal as much as they can and come back rich to civilization.

A very good film, which places its main emphasis on comedy, yet never loses its epic flavor. The casting of the two main actors was very felicitous. My admiration has shrunken a bit on this second viewing, though.

Rating: 74 (down from 97)

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