Re: Re: OT Kipling Adaptations

From: Roderick and Ellen Robertson <rjremr_at_...>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:45:11 -0800

> Speaking of Kipling adaptations --- anyone watch "The Man Who Would
> Be King."
>
> Fantastic views of the rocky mountain territories of Afghanistan,
> great shot of ancient temples, crazed tribesmen warring with their
> neighbours at the drop of a hat, a hero who pretends to be a god but
> is not ... I fell a Hero Wars quest coming on

Me & Peachy are going to be kings of Kafristan...

One of my favorite movies. I particualrly like the "contrac" that they sign.

Unfortunately, there isn't the technological difference between the tribesmen and the soldiers that makes the whole thing work.

Roderick

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