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The Man Who Would Be King

Poster for the movie "The Man Who Would Be King"
Poster for the movie "The Man Who Would Be King"

The Man Who Would Be King (2024)

129 min - Adventure, Drama - 21 December 2024
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A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.

Director:  John Huston
Writers:  John Huston & Gladys Hill
Stars:  Sean Connery (Daniel Dravot), Michael Caine (Peachy Carnehan), Christopher Plummer (Rudyard Kipling), Saeed Jaffrey (Billy Fish), Shakira Caine (Roxanne), Doghmi Larbi (Ootah), Jack May (District Commissioner), Karroom Ben Bouih (Kafu Selim), Mohammad Shamsi (Babu), Albert Moses (Ghulam), Paul Antrim (Mulvaney)...
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Prizzi’s Honor

Poster for the movie "Prizzi's Honor"
Poster for the movie "Prizzi's Honor"

Prizzi's Honor (1985)

124 min - Romance, Comedy, Crime, Drama - 14 June 1985
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Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.

Director:  John Huston
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