King Rat
“They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!”
Synopsis
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.
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King Rat - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-31
Top Cast
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George Segal
Corporal King
James Fox
Peter Marlowe
Tom Courtenay
Grey
Patrick O'Neal
Max
James Donald
Dr. Kennedy
John Mills
Smedley-Taylor
Denholm Elliott
Larkin
Leonard Rossiter
McCoy
Joe Turkel
Dino
Todd Armstrong
Tex
Gerald Sim
Jones
Richard Dawson
Weaver
John Standing
Daven
John Ronane
Hawkins
Alan Webb
Brant
Geoffrey Bayldon
Vexley
Wright King
Brough
Hamilton Dyce
Padre
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- King Rat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Malay
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Coleytown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes, James Clavell
John Barry
Burnett Guffey
Walter Thompson
James Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Director
James Woolf
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
Robert Emmet Smith
Production Design
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Rat
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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?
The principal cast of King Rat includes George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald.
When was King Rat released and how long is it?
King Rat was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for King Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Rat was composed by John Barry.
Is King Rat based on a book or true story?
King Rat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Clavell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Rat?
King Rat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).