
Kim, a young boy living on his own on the streets of India, is actually the son of a British officer. He meets a lama, a holy man, and devotes himself to his tending. But when British administrators discover his birthright, he is placed in a British school. His nature, however, is opposed to the regimentation expected for the son of a British soldier, and he rebels. His familiarity with Indian life and his ability to pass as an Indian child allows him to function as a spy for... (Full plot summary below)
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Kim, a young boy living on his own on the streets of India, is actually the son of a British officer. He meets a lama, a holy man, and devotes himself to his tending. But when British administrators discover his birthright, he is placed in a British school. His nature, however, is opposed to the regimentation expected for the son of a British soldier, and he rebels. His familiarity with Indian life and his ability to pass as an Indian child allows him to function as a spy for the British as they attempt to thwart revolution and invasion of India. Rejoining his holy man, Kim (with the help of daring adventurer Mahbub Ali) takes on a dangerous mission.
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| The SpectatorVirginia GrahamAll is plot and counterplot, hazard and heroics, and for grown-ups who have an affection for the more tender passions this plain and loveless tale from the hills is, despite its many qualifications, a trifle tedious. |
| Common Sense MediaNell MinowA street kid lives by wits in colonial India. |
| User Reviewomar mgreat film hard to describe, sort of a tom sawyer film. |
| User Reviewgary twow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.......its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie...........i think that errol flynn, dean stockwell play good roles/parts throughout this movie......i think that errol flynn was great thorughout this movie......i think that errol flynn was really good as the dashing thief.......i think that dean stockwell was really good throughout this movie.......i think that the director of this drama/romance/classics movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie........i think that this is a good movie 2 watch its got a good cast throughout this movie i think that this is a really well directed movie 2 watch with a great cast throughout this movie |
| User ReviewScott RGreat Adventure Film that catches the Spirit of Colonial India and mix it with Amusing Humour, Fresh Diagloes, Beautiful Pictures of Indian Culture & Nature and Impressive Action Dean Stockwell and Erroly Flynn are hillarious the Soundtrack is bombastic |
| User ReviewCatherine TA film version of Kipling's tale of a British orphan living by his wits on the streets of an Indian city. Kim is eventually discovered and brought into his father's old regiment, where he is inducted into the Great Game of espionage. Lots of fun, if you can get past the old Colonial attitudes. |
| User ReviewJames HRudyard Kipling's classic novel about a precocious British boy in late 19th century India that becomes something of a spy drama is made into a pretty decent Errol Flynn vehicle, though he doesn't shine as much as a very young Dean Stockwell (currently bad guy of Battlestar Galactica fame). |
| User ReviewAshley HThis is the work of the devil. An orphaned British boy is raised in India with the strengths and discipline of an Indian boy. He finds plenty of useful ways to make a living while following his master to perfection. However, the British secret service arrives in India hoping to take down a ruthless gangster and the orphan will need to decide to help or stick to his rigid upbringing. "Let me see you match wits with him." Victor Saville, director of The Silver Chalice, Tonight and Every Night, Green Dolphin Street, Dark Journey, The Office Girl, The Iron Duke, and The W Plan, delivers Kim. The storyline for this picture is very interesting and carried by unique and dynamic characters. The acting is very good and the cast includes Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell, Paul Lucas, Thomas Gomez, Reginald Owen, and Cecil Kellaway. "Those who beg in silence starve in silence." I came across this picture on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it since it starred Errol Flynn. This was a well done movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters are worthwhile and entertaining and the film comes together well. I recommend seeing this once. "I killed my first man when I was fifteen years old." Grade: B |
| User ReviewBruce BIt's not the best adaptation of a Rudyard Kipling novel, and Dean Stockwell is no substitute for a 'Sabu', however it does have an endearing charm to it and is a good adventure to get drawn into. |
| User ReviewTimothy JKim (1950) -- [6.5] -- This Rudyard Kipling adventure stars young Dean Stockwell in the title role, playing a sneaky street-wise kid who spies for British Intelligence in colonial India. The adventure is a little more episodic than I prefer, bringing Kim into contact with several supporting players, including an older spy named Red Beard (an underutilized Errol Flynn), a curt hypnotist (Arnold Moss), and a holy man (Paul Lukas). The story moves briskly, but could have afforded more character moments and grace notes. Still a solid family matinee sort of flick. |