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6.5/10
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During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
- Awards
- 1 win
Mimi Aguglia
- Food Purveyor
- (uncredited)
Patrick Aherne
- General's Aide
- (uncredited)
Fernando Alvarado
- Indian Boy
- (uncredited)
Michael Ansara
- Harem Guard
- (uncredited)
Lailee Bakhtiar
- Native Girl on Road
- (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
- Cart Driver
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaErrol Flynn was initially excited about going to India, and turned down the studio's offer of the lead in King Solomon's Mines (1950) (which ultimately went to Stewart Granger). However, all of Flynn's scenes in this film were shot in the studio and matched in the editing room with long-shot second-unit footage of his double.
- GoofsWhen Kim is delivering a message in the evening, a Chuck-will's-widow can be heard calling. This species is found in the Western Hemisphere only.
- Crazy creditsThe "I" in the title is dotted by a crescent.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Soldiers: The Face of Battle (1985)
- SoundtracksD'Ye Ken John Peel?
(uncredited)
Traditional
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One of the Best of All "Boys' Adventures"
A faithful rendering of Kipling's exciting tale, together with fine production values and an all-star cast, makes for great entertainment for young and old.
I remember being read Kipling as a young boy, and while the animated Disney bowdlerization of the Jungle Book is unwatchable for anyone who knows the book, this rendering of Kipling's other great adventure is in a class with other great "exotic" tales like The Four Feathers and King Solomon's Mines.
While some may fault the rather unconvincing casting of an over-the-hill Flynn, as a dashing thief, and Paul Lucas as an aging lama, these great professionals soon overcome that liability and assume their characters successfully. Stockwell credits Flynn for "opening the door" to manhood, something Flynn's character did For Kim.
Dean Stockwell was at his peak as a child star. His impishness, as a white boy gone native, anticipates his screen persona after a successful transition to adult roles.
Imagine a young boy (in a non politically correct era) being read or watching Kim just before bedtime. What dreams he'll have!
By the way, while parts of the film were made on a sound stage or back lot - like all films with decent sound - much of it was shot on location - in India.
I remember being read Kipling as a young boy, and while the animated Disney bowdlerization of the Jungle Book is unwatchable for anyone who knows the book, this rendering of Kipling's other great adventure is in a class with other great "exotic" tales like The Four Feathers and King Solomon's Mines.
While some may fault the rather unconvincing casting of an over-the-hill Flynn, as a dashing thief, and Paul Lucas as an aging lama, these great professionals soon overcome that liability and assume their characters successfully. Stockwell credits Flynn for "opening the door" to manhood, something Flynn's character did For Kim.
Dean Stockwell was at his peak as a child star. His impishness, as a white boy gone native, anticipates his screen persona after a successful transition to adult roles.
Imagine a young boy (in a non politically correct era) being read or watching Kim just before bedtime. What dreams he'll have!
By the way, while parts of the film were made on a sound stage or back lot - like all films with decent sound - much of it was shot on location - in India.
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- Jan 9, 1999
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- Budget
- $2,049,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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