King Rat

Movie · 1965 · Drama, War · 2h 14m

Overview

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.

Director

Bryan Forbes

Cast

George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald, John Mills

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