Farewell to the King(1989)
“In the midst of war, one man vanished into the jungle, and emerged as king.”
Overview
An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people.
Director
John Milius
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Nick Nolte
as Learoyd
Nigel Havers
as Capt. Fairbourne
Marilyn Tokuda
as Yoo
Frank McRae
as Sgt. Tenga
Gerry Lopez
as Gwai
James Fox
as Col. Ferguson
Marius Weyers
as Sgt. Conklin
John Bennett Perry
as Gen. MacArthur
Aki Aleong
as Col. Mitamura
Elan Oberon
as Vivienne
Wayne Pygram
as Bren Armstrong
Choy Chang Wing
as Lian
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Cine Location Services • David Hannay Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Farewell to the King?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Farewell to the King (1989).
What is Farewell to the King about?▼
An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people.
Who directed Farewell to the King?▼
Farewell to the King was directed by John Milius and released in 1989. It is a war, adventure film.
How long is Farewell to the King?▼
Farewell to the King has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Farewell to the King?▼
The cast of Farewell to the King includes Nick Nolte as Learoyd, Nigel Havers as Capt. Fairbourne, Marilyn Tokuda as Yoo, Frank McRae as Sgt. Tenga, Gerry Lopez as Gwai and more.
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