03 Dec 1975
The Man Who Would Be King
A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
When Pericles discovers the dread answer to Antioch's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck; he loses his wife and daughter, and doesn't find them again until the story moves us through resurrection, attempted murder, pirates, prostitution, and divine revelation.
Top Billed Cast
Mike Gwilym Pericles
Juliet Stevenson Thaisa
Amanda Redman Marina
Patrick Allen King Simonides
Patrick Godfrey Helicanus
Norman Rodway Cleon of Tarsus
Annette Crosbie Dionyza
Edward Petherbridge Gower
John Woodvine King Antiochus
Edita Brychta Antiochus' Daughter
Robert Ashby Thaliard / Fifth Knight
John Bardon Lord of Tyre / Fisherman of Pentapolis / Storm Sailor
Iain Mitchell Lord of Tyre / Pirate
Toby Salaman Escanes / Pandar
Christopher Saul Lord of Tarsus / Fourth Knight
Gordon Gostelow Fisherman of Pentapolis
Richard Derrington Fisherman of Pentapolis / Gentleman of Ephesus
Roger Bizley Marshal / Pirate
Christopher Ravenscroft First Knight / Gentleman of Ephesus
Malcolm Kaye Second Knight / Storm Sailor / Brothel Gentleman
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