MURRINDINDI: Kipling’s India


Murrindindi Film society will present John Huston’s colourful 1975 production of The Man Who Would be King. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7pmstart on friday (July 18) at the Yea Butter Factory.
Based on a novella by Rudyard Kipling, the film had been a pet projecct of director Huston for many years.
The story follows the adventures of two rogue ex British Army sergeants in far off Kafiristan in the 1890s.
After briefly making the acquaintance of Kipling in India they set off through the Khyber Pass to aquire ill-gotten gains. However various occurrences lead to one of them being created King by a local tribe which eventually leads to mayhem.
The adventurers are played by Michael Caine (Peachy Carnehan) and Sean Connery (Daniel Dravot), while Christopher Plummer appears as Kipling. Michael Caine’s wife Shakira plays Roxane, a beautiful local maiden.
The film has been described as “an escapist entertainment, quite unabashed and thrilling and fun” but also as “a genuinely witty and literate adventure story”.
It is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to attend this entertaining screening. Prospective members and first time guests will be made welcome free of charge.
All enquiries to Jill Dwyer, Secretary, 5797 2480 or jill.dwyer@bigpond.com
Jill Dwyer