King Rat
US (1965): War/Drama
James Clavell incorporated a few of his own experiences as a British POW in his novel King Rat. Bryan Forbes' film version stars George Segal as the mastermind of all black market operations in a Japanese prison camp. He is called "King Rat" because of his breeding of rodents to serve as food for his emaciated fellow prisoners; the nickname also alludes to Segal's shifty personality. British officer James Fox helps Segal expand his operation to include trading with the Japanese officers. Though on surface level a thoroughly selfish sort, Segal saves the ailing Fox's life by wangling precious antibiotics from the guards. Cast also features Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal, Denholm Elliott, John Mills and Leonard Rossiter. (Columbia) (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)
2 nominations
· Art Direction/Set Decoration (Black and White) 1965: Robert Emmet Smith - Art Direction, Frank Tuttle - Set Decoration
· Cinematography (Black and White) 1965: Burnett Guffey