Return to Sandakan (1995)
Horror stories of human depravity and the atrocities committed by the Japanese at Sandakan POW camp
During World War II there were nearly 2,500 Allied prisoners held in Sandakan POW camp in British North Borneo. Along with the ravages of war and the struggle to survive abject conditions, only six of these POW's were found alive when the war finally ended. In the years that followed, the horror stories of human depravity and the atrocities committed by the Japanese at Sandakan POW camp would come to light, considered by many as one of the most devastating chapters of the Pacific War.
Director: Raymond Quint
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 4, 1995
Cast
- Ivar Kants - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: Film Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice
Keywords
prisoner of war, torture, post world war ii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Return to Sandakan about?
- During World War II there were nearly 2,500 Allied prisoners held in Sandakan POW camp in British North Borneo. Along with the ravages of war and the struggle to survive abject conditions, only six of these POW's were found alive when the war finally ended. In the years that followed, the horror stories of human depravity and the atrocities committed by the Japanese at Sandakan POW camp would come to light, considered by many as one of the most devastating chapters of the Pacific War.
- Who directed Return to Sandakan?
- Return to Sandakan was directed by Raymond Quint.
- Who stars in Return to Sandakan?
- Return to Sandakan stars Ivar Kants.
- How long is Return to Sandakan?
- Return to Sandakan has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Return to Sandakan?
- Return to Sandakan is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Return to Sandakan produced?
- Return to Sandakan was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Return to Sandakan?
- The themes of Return to Sandakan include: Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.