Return to Sandakan
“Horror stories of human depravity and the atrocities committed by the Japanese at Sandakan POW camp”
Synopsis
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.
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Return to Sandakan POW DVD Documentary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Quint
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Quint, Julian Leatherdale
- Original Title
- Return to Sandakan
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Quint
Raymond Quint, Julian Leatherdale
Raymond Quint, Chris Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Quint
Producer
Raymond Quint
Director
Raymond Quint
Writer
Julian Leatherdale
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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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?
The principal cast of Return to Sandakan includes Ivar Kants.
When was Return to Sandakan released and how long is it?
Return to Sandakan was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Sandakan?
Return to Sandakan holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).