Sean Connery’s portrayal of James Bond is legendary, but his career didn’t end with his last Bond film. Let’s explore the diverse roles and activities he pursued after shaking (not stirring) the spy genre to its core. Adventures Beyond Bond After his tenure as the suave secret agent, Connery took on the role of Daniel Dravot in The Man Who Would Be King. This 1975 film, based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling, showcased Connery’s versatility. Filmed at exotic locations, Connery’s performance alongside Michael Caine and Christopher Plummer was a robust adventure that depicted two British adventurers’ tragic end...
- 1/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
“I’ll stand one day before the Queen, not kneel, mind you, but stand like an equal, and she’ll say ‘I’d like you to accept the Order of the Garter as a mark of my esteem, cousin,’” Sean Connery’s ex-British soldier Daniel Dravot proclaims in the 1975 period adventure film, The Man Who Would Be King. And with those words, and the epic death scene which followed, Connery completed the saga of a long-germinating work from one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors. John Huston was Hollywood royalty. His father, Walter, was an acting icon, and his offspring have all gone on to distinguish themselves as part of the Huston Dynasty.
Connery was of course no stranger to acting royalty himself. Eventually knighted in 2000, he also got to play King Agamemnon in Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits in 1981, King Richard the Lionheart in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves...
Connery was of course no stranger to acting royalty himself. Eventually knighted in 2000, he also got to play King Agamemnon in Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits in 1981, King Richard the Lionheart in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves...
- 11/2/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
In 1975 director John Huston released a passion project of his called The Man Who Would Be King, which is an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s 1888 adventure novel.
The movie starred Sean Connery and Michael Caine as two former British soldiers named Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan who decide to set themselves up as kings in Kafiristan, which is a land where no white man has set foot since Alexander the Great. As you might imagine, things start out better than they could’ve imagined, but then their story takes a turn for the worse.
I was introduced to this film by my dad when I was a kid and it’s a favorite film of mine. We used to watch it all the time, but I hadn’t seen the movie in years. Then I noticed that it recently popped up on Amazon Prime, so of course, I had to...
The movie starred Sean Connery and Michael Caine as two former British soldiers named Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnahan who decide to set themselves up as kings in Kafiristan, which is a land where no white man has set foot since Alexander the Great. As you might imagine, things start out better than they could’ve imagined, but then their story takes a turn for the worse.
I was introduced to this film by my dad when I was a kid and it’s a favorite film of mine. We used to watch it all the time, but I hadn’t seen the movie in years. Then I noticed that it recently popped up on Amazon Prime, so of course, I had to...
- 12/4/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Sometimes actors are cast in a movie together and instantly display great onscreen chemistry. You look at them and think, “These two should work together again. They make a good team.” Sometimes they do reunite and it leads to a series of great screen collaborations, but sometimes they don’t and we’re left wishing the pair would have made more films together.
Back in the days of the old ‘Studio System,’ movies studio execs would look for actors who had good on-screen chemistry and repeatedly cast them together in films. This was called “packaging”, and it lead to the frequent teaming of people like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers; William Powell & Myrna Loy; Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall; Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi; Bob Hope & Bing Crosby; Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland; Nelson Eddy & Jeannette MacDonald; etc., etc.
The ‘Studio System’ is long gone and so is “packaging”. It’s a pity...
Back in the days of the old ‘Studio System,’ movies studio execs would look for actors who had good on-screen chemistry and repeatedly cast them together in films. This was called “packaging”, and it lead to the frequent teaming of people like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers; William Powell & Myrna Loy; Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall; Boris Karloff & Bela Lugosi; Bob Hope & Bing Crosby; Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland; Nelson Eddy & Jeannette MacDonald; etc., etc.
The ‘Studio System’ is long gone and so is “packaging”. It’s a pity...
- 4/10/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
The following is a press release from Raconteur Radio:
"The Man who would be King!” A Staged Radio Play & Immersive Masonic Experience with themed snacks and drinks is presented by Raconteur Radio and Mt. Zion Lodge #135 of Free and Accepted Masons.
Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic yarn, this rousing radio play tells the tall and timeless tale of two rogue soldiers and Freemasons who set off from 19th century British India in search of adventure and end up as Kings of Kafiristan. It is a time of mission and mystery, of forbidden lands, and of wealth often described as untold. Royal soldiers-cum-con men, Danny and Peachy, climb mountains and cross glaciers to penetrate the forbidden territories where, through luck, battle, and a series of masonic coincidences, they realize their wildest dreams.
Featuring: Jeff Maschi as Brother Daniel Dravot, Carlyle Owens as Brother Peachy Carnehan, and Laurence Mintz as Rudyard Kipling and Billy Fish.
"The Man who would be King!” A Staged Radio Play & Immersive Masonic Experience with themed snacks and drinks is presented by Raconteur Radio and Mt. Zion Lodge #135 of Free and Accepted Masons.
Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic yarn, this rousing radio play tells the tall and timeless tale of two rogue soldiers and Freemasons who set off from 19th century British India in search of adventure and end up as Kings of Kafiristan. It is a time of mission and mystery, of forbidden lands, and of wealth often described as untold. Royal soldiers-cum-con men, Danny and Peachy, climb mountains and cross glaciers to penetrate the forbidden territories where, through luck, battle, and a series of masonic coincidences, they realize their wildest dreams.
Featuring: Jeff Maschi as Brother Daniel Dravot, Carlyle Owens as Brother Peachy Carnehan, and Laurence Mintz as Rudyard Kipling and Billy Fish.
- 2/14/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The Man Who Would Be King: A Staged Radio Play!
8 Pm, Sat. Aug 24. The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen (btwn the Masonic Lodge & the Firehouse). $10 @ the door. Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic yarn, this rousing radio play tells the tall and timeless tale of two rogue soldiers/freemasons who set off from 19th century British India in search of adventure, and end up as kings of Kafiristan. Featuring a live rendition of the song sung by Brother Danny Dravot in the John Huston film, "Son of God Goes Forth to War" (set to the Irish tune "The Moreen"), and, as always, complimentary cocktails!
With Carlyle Owens as Brother Peachey Carnehan, Jeff Maschi as Brother Daniel Dravot, Laurence Mintz as Billy Fish, and Michael Jarmus as the Voice of Raconteur Radio (and assorted other characters).
Attention Freemasons! Don't miss our staged presentation of this rollicking adventure by freemason Rudyard Kipling,...
8 Pm, Sat. Aug 24. The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen (btwn the Masonic Lodge & the Firehouse). $10 @ the door. Based on Rudyard Kipling's classic yarn, this rousing radio play tells the tall and timeless tale of two rogue soldiers/freemasons who set off from 19th century British India in search of adventure, and end up as kings of Kafiristan. Featuring a live rendition of the song sung by Brother Danny Dravot in the John Huston film, "Son of God Goes Forth to War" (set to the Irish tune "The Moreen"), and, as always, complimentary cocktails!
With Carlyle Owens as Brother Peachey Carnehan, Jeff Maschi as Brother Daniel Dravot, Laurence Mintz as Billy Fish, and Michael Jarmus as the Voice of Raconteur Radio (and assorted other characters).
Attention Freemasons! Don't miss our staged presentation of this rollicking adventure by freemason Rudyard Kipling,...
- 8/14/2013
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Sir Sean Connery, we salute you as you turn 80.
The veteran movie icon and one-time James Bond hits octogenarian status today and WENN is thrilled to pay tribute to Hollywood's great Scot.
From his humble beginnings in working class Edinburgh, Scotland, Connery has become one of his nation's favourite sons.
In over 70 films, Sir Sean has been in more box office blockbusters than most - as well as his seven turns as 007, he has played Indiana Jones' father and enjoyed hits with modern classics like Highlander, The Untouchables, The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Hunt for Red October.
He has played kings, super spies, doctors, academics, military men and even Robin Hood and is considered by many the epitome of a movie star.
At 80, Connery's still a real man - the type women swoon over and men admire.
Happy Birthday Sir Sean.
Here's 10 things you may not have known about the great man:
- Born Thomas Sean Connery, his first job was as a milkman in Edinburgh with St. Cuthbert's Co-operative Society. His other pre-fame jobs included an artist's model for the Edinburgh College of Art and a coffin polisher.
- During his time as a milkman, Connery delivered to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school which James Bond attended in Ian Fleming's novels following the character's expulsion from Eton.
- He has two tattoos - one reads 'Mum and Dad' and another 'Scotland Forever'.
- Soccer boss Matt Busby offered Connery a contract worth £25-a-week when he was managing Manchester United. Connery turned the deal down to focus on acting.
- He was reportedly offered the role of Gandalf in the The Lord of the Rings series, and declined it because he didn't understand the script. CNN reported the actor was offered up to 15 per cent of the worldwide box office receipts to play the character, which, had he accepted, could have earned him as much as $400 million (£267 million) for the trilogy.
- Connery is a member of the Scottish National Party and, in March 2003, the proud Scot declared he would not return home until his home nation was given independence from England. He believes this can still happen during his lifetime.
- He placed third in the Junior class of the 1953 Mr Universe competition.
- He donated his salary from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
- He received the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh in 1991.
- Connery has played four kings on film: King Daniel Dravot in The Man Who Would Be King (1975), King Agamemnon in Time Bandits (1981), King Richard in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and King Arthur in First Knight (1995).
The veteran movie icon and one-time James Bond hits octogenarian status today and WENN is thrilled to pay tribute to Hollywood's great Scot.
From his humble beginnings in working class Edinburgh, Scotland, Connery has become one of his nation's favourite sons.
In over 70 films, Sir Sean has been in more box office blockbusters than most - as well as his seven turns as 007, he has played Indiana Jones' father and enjoyed hits with modern classics like Highlander, The Untouchables, The Man Who Would Be King, The Name of the Rose and The Hunt for Red October.
He has played kings, super spies, doctors, academics, military men and even Robin Hood and is considered by many the epitome of a movie star.
At 80, Connery's still a real man - the type women swoon over and men admire.
Happy Birthday Sir Sean.
Here's 10 things you may not have known about the great man:
- Born Thomas Sean Connery, his first job was as a milkman in Edinburgh with St. Cuthbert's Co-operative Society. His other pre-fame jobs included an artist's model for the Edinburgh College of Art and a coffin polisher.
- During his time as a milkman, Connery delivered to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school which James Bond attended in Ian Fleming's novels following the character's expulsion from Eton.
- He has two tattoos - one reads 'Mum and Dad' and another 'Scotland Forever'.
- Soccer boss Matt Busby offered Connery a contract worth £25-a-week when he was managing Manchester United. Connery turned the deal down to focus on acting.
- He was reportedly offered the role of Gandalf in the The Lord of the Rings series, and declined it because he didn't understand the script. CNN reported the actor was offered up to 15 per cent of the worldwide box office receipts to play the character, which, had he accepted, could have earned him as much as $400 million (£267 million) for the trilogy.
- Connery is a member of the Scottish National Party and, in March 2003, the proud Scot declared he would not return home until his home nation was given independence from England. He believes this can still happen during his lifetime.
- He placed third in the Junior class of the 1953 Mr Universe competition.
- He donated his salary from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves to charity.
- He received the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh in 1991.
- Connery has played four kings on film: King Daniel Dravot in The Man Who Would Be King (1975), King Agamemnon in Time Bandits (1981), King Richard in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and King Arthur in First Knight (1995).
- 8/25/2010
- WENN
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