His Name Was King (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1971, His Name Was King is a western film directed by Giancarlo Romitelli, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The Benson brothers, who are smuggling guns across the Mexican border, kill King's brother and rape his wife. King must stop their illegal activities, find who is behind them and gain revenge for his family.
Who’s in it. His Name Was King stars Richard Harrison as John 'King' Marley, Klaus Kinski as Brian Foster, Anne Puskin as Carol and Goffredo Unger as Ben Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, His Name Was King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Name Was King page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Name Was King tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Name Was King (1971)?
- In GB, His Name Was King is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is His Name Was King worth watching?
- His Name Was King holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Name Was King?
- His Name Was King stars Richard Harrison, Klaus Kinski, Anne Puskin, Goffredo Unger and Lorenzo Fineschi.
- When was His Name Was King released?
- His Name Was King was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.