The song is "The Minstrel Boy", an Irish tune. The words (sung at various times in the film) are an old hymn, "The Son of God goes forth to war" by Reginald Heber, altered to suit the action in the film.
Who are the characters in The Man Who Would Be King?
Daniel Dravot, Peachy Carnehan, Rudyard Kipling, and Billy Fish
What is the plot of The Man Who Would Be King?
Two former British soldiers in 1880s India decide to set themselves up as Kings in Kafiristan, a land where no white man has set foot since Alexander the Great.
What was the budget for The Man Who Would Be King?
$8 million
How much did The Man Who Would Be King earn at the worldwide box office?
$12,700
What is The Man Who Would Be King rated?
PG
What genre is The Man Who Would Be King?
Adventure and War
How many awards has The Man Who Would Be King been nominated for?
9 nominations
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