The Man Who Would Be King
1975
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
Director:
John Huston
Writers:
John Huston, Gladys Hill, Rudyard Kipling
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
