King Rat (1965): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

King Rat features George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald, John Mills. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1965-10-27. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (84 votes). Genres: Drama, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is King Rat?

King Rat is listed as Drama, War on TMDB.

How long is King Rat?

King Rat runs about 134 minutes.

Who stars in King Rat?

Cast highlights include George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald, John Mills.

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