Farewell to the King
📖 Synopsis
An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “In the midst of war, one man vanished into the jungle, and emerged as king.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- War, Adventure
- Director
- John Milius
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Nick NolteLearoyd
Nigel HaversCapt. Fairbourne
Marilyn TokudaYoo
Frank McRaeSgt. Tenga
Gerry LopezGwai
James FoxCol. Ferguson
Marius WeyersSgt. Conklin
John Bennett PerryGen. MacArthur
Aki AleongCol. MitamuraE
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Farewell to the King about?
- An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people.
- Who directed Farewell to the King?
- Farewell to the King was directed by John Milius.
- When was Farewell to the King released?
- Farewell to the King was released on March 3, 1989.
- How long is Farewell to the King?
- Farewell to the King has a runtime of 1h 57m.
- Where can I track Farewell to the King?
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