King Rat

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

George Segal Corporal King

James Fox Peter Marlowe

Tom Courtenay Grey

Patrick O'Neal Max

James Donald Dr. Kennedy