King Rat(1965)
They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!
King Rat 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.
King Rat (1965) is a drama and war film directed by Bryan Forbes, released on October 27, 1965 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay and Patrick O'Neal. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Bryan Forbes
- Writers:
- James Clavell, Bryan Forbes
- Producers:
- James Woolf
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Coleytown
- Status:
- Released
King Rat (1965) Trailer
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King Rat Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Segal
as Corporal King
James Fox
as Peter Marlowe
Tom Courtenay
as Grey
Patrick O'Neal
as Max
James Donald
as Dr. Kennedy
John Mills
as Smedley-Taylor
Denholm Elliott
as Larkin
Leonard Rossiter
as McCoy
Joe Turkel
as Dino
Todd Armstrong
as Tex
Gerald Sim
as Jones
Richard Dawson
as Weaver
Key crew
Directed by Bryan Forbes, written by James Clavell and Bryan Forbes, produced by James Woolf.
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King Rat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 81 ratings.
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King Rat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Rat online?
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King Rat (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King Rat?
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The main cast of King Rat (1965) includes George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal and James Donald. The film was directed by Bryan Forbes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Rat released?
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King Rat was released on October 27, 1965 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is King Rat worth watching?
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King Rat (1965) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Rat?
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