Kim
“Famed Spectacular Adventure Story Filmed Against Authentic Backgrounds in Mystic India The Greatest Spy Thriller of Them All!”
Synopsis
During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
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Kim - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Mahbub Ali, the Red Beard
Dean Stockwell
Kim
Paul Lukas
Lama
Robert Douglas
Colonel Creighton
Thomas Gomez
Emissary
Cecil Kellaway
Hurree Chunder
Arnold Moss
Lurgan Sahib
Reginald Owen
Father Victor
Laurette Luez
Laluli
Richard Hale
Hassan Bey
Roman Toporow
The Russian
Ivan Triesault
The Russian
Richard Lupino
Sentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Gordon, Helen Deutsch, Richard Schayer
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper, André Previn
- Original Title
- Kim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Leon Gordon, Helen Deutsch, Richard Schayer, Rudyard Kipling
Bronislau Kaper, André Previn
William V. Skall
George Boemler
Leon Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
Helen Deutsch
Screenplay
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
George Boemler
Editor
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Leon Gordon
Producer
Fred Valles
Costume Design
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kim
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What is Kim about?
During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
Who directed Kim?
Kim was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in Kim?
The principal cast of Kim includes Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell, Paul Lukas, Robert Douglas, Thomas Gomez.
When was Kim released and how long is it?
Kim was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Kim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kim was composed by Bronislau Kaper, André Previn.
Is Kim based on a book or true story?
Kim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudyard Kipling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kim?
Kim holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).