King Rat (1965)

They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!

King Rat (1965) poster

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
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 134 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Burnett Guffey
Editing: Walter Thompson
Production: Coleytown
Country: United States of America
Language: 日本語, English, Bahasa melayu
Original Language: en

Keywords

singapore, black and white

Trailer

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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.
Who stars in King Rat?
King Rat stars George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald, John Mills.
How long is King Rat?
King Rat has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
What genre is King Rat?
King Rat is a Drama, War film.
Where was King Rat produced?
King Rat was produced in United States of America.