Return to Sandakan(1995)
Horror stories of human depravity and the atrocities committed by the Japanese at Sandakan POW camp
Return to Sandakan 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.
Return to Sandakan (1995) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Raymond Quint, released on January 4, 1995 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Ivar Kants.
- Director:
- Raymond Quint
- Writers:
- Raymond Quint, Julian Leatherdale
- Producers:
- Raymond Quint
- Production:
- Film Australia
- Status:
- Released
Return to Sandakan (1995) Trailer
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Return to Sandakan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Raymond Quint, written by Raymond Quint and Julian Leatherdale, produced by Raymond Quint.
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The main cast of Return to Sandakan (1995) includes Ivar Kants. The film was directed by Raymond Quint. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Return to Sandakan was released on January 4, 1995 and runs for 55m.
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