King Rat(1965)
“They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!”
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
Studio
Coleytown
Cast
George Segal
as Corporal King
James Fox
as Peter Marlowe
Tom Courtenay
as Grey
Patrick O'Neal
as Max
James Donald
as Dr. Kennedy
John Mills
as Smedley-Taylor
Denholm Elliott
as Larkin
Leonard Rossiter
as McCoy
Joe Turkel
as Dino
Todd Armstrong
as Tex
Gerald Sim
as Jones
Richard Dawson
as Weaver
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Coleytown
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Rat?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King Rat (1965).
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 and released in 1965. It is a drama, war film.
How long is King Rat?▼
King Rat has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in King Rat?▼
The cast of King Rat includes George Segal as Corporal King, James Fox as Peter Marlowe, Tom Courtenay as Grey, Patrick O'Neal as Max, James Donald as Dr. Kennedy and more.
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