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Farewell to the King

Farewell to the King

In the midst of war, one man vanished into the jungle, and emerged as king.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Farewell to the King
  • Genres: War, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1989-03-03
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (69 votes)
  • Budget: $16,000,000
  • Revenue: $2,420,917
  • Production Companies: Orion Pictures, Cine Location Services, David Hannay Productions, Film Plan Financing Number 1, Ruddy Morgan Productions, Southeast Asia Film Location Services Sdn. Bhd.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4733
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

as Capt. Fairbourne

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

as Sgt. Tenga

Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez

as Gwai

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

as Learoyd

Marilyn Tokuda

Marilyn Tokuda

as Yoo

Choy Chang Wing

Choy Chang Wing

as Lian

Aki Aleong

Aki Aleong

as Col. Mitamura

Marius Weyers

Marius Weyers

as Sgt. Conklin

William Wise

William Wise

as Dynamite Dave

Wayne Pygram

Wayne Pygram

as Bren Armstrong

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

戦場(1989) 予告編

External Links

Keywords

guerrilla warfareparadiseislandshipwreckdesertionworld war iiinfantryu.s. navytribeborneojungle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farewell to the King?

Farewell to the King is a War, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1989-03-03.

Who are the main actors in Farewell to the King?

The main cast includes Nigel Havers, Frank McRae, Gerry Lopez, Nick Nolte, Marilyn Tokuda, .

Where can I watch Farewell to the King online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Farewell to the King is available.

Is Farewell to the King based on a true story?

In the midst of war, one man vanished into the jungle, and emerged as king.

What is the IMDb rating of Farewell to the King?

Farewell to the King has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 69 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Farewell to the King?

The movie had a production budget of $16,000,000 and earned $2,420,917 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Farewell to the King?

The soundtrack was composed by Orion Pictures, Cine Location Services, David Hannay Productions, Film Plan Financing Number 1, Ruddy Morgan Productions, Southeast Asia Film Location Services Sdn. Bhd.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Farewell to the King filmed?

Farewell to the King was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Farewell to the King?

The total runtime of Farewell to the King is 117 minutes.

Is Farewell to the King suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Farewell to the King?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Farewell to the King.

Does Farewell to the King have a post-credit scene?

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