King Rat
📖 Synopsis
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
George SegalCorporal King
James FoxPeter Marlowe
Tom CourtenayGrey
Patrick O'NealMax
James DonaldDr. Kennedy
John MillsSmedley-Taylor
Denholm ElliottLarkin
Leonard RossiterMcCoy
Joe TurkelDino
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Rat about?
- When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
- Who directed King Rat?
- King Rat was directed by Bryan Forbes.
- When was King Rat released?
- King Rat was released on October 27, 1965.
- How long is King Rat?
- King Rat has a runtime of 2h 14m.
- Where can I track King Rat?
- You can track King Rat on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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