ASA The Man Who Would Be King (1975) a film directed by John Huston with Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey, Doghmi Larbi

The Man Who Would Be King (1975) Synopsis The film begins with author Rudyard Kipling (Christopher Plummer) working in his office, his privacy is broken by the arrival of a dishevelled old acquaintance and fellow Freemason, Peachy Carnahan (Michael Caine), Peachy begins to recount the incredible adventures of himself and fellow scoundrel Daniel Dravot (Sean Connery). The film then flashes back to an earlier meeting between Kipling, Peachy and Daniel, Kipling is asked to witness a document testifying to what they have told him of their plans. The two rogue adventurers were British soldiers stationed in India, but were expelled from the country due to their criminal activities. Together they decide to travel to the remote city of Kafiristan in the hills of eastern Afghanistan to set themselves up as rulers. Awards 1975: Academy Awards: 4 Nominations including Best Adapted Screenplay 1975: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture Score 1975: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Cinematography & Costume Design 1975: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Drama Screenplay