King Rat (2017)

Name: King Rat
Director: Henry Johnston
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2017-07-18
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Bradley Grant Smith, Julian Hester, Burt Young, Maura Kidwell

Drama Comedy

Director: Henry Johnston

Cast: Bradley Grant Smith, Julian Hester, Burt Young, Maura Kidwell

Runtime95 min

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A comedy-drama, King Rat examines the possibility that years after graduation - whether it's ten years or thirty - we may be stuck with the same issues we had before crossing that stage at commencement.

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King Rat, the 2017 comedy-drama directed by Henry Johnston, offers a unique and insightful exploration of the lingering challenges we face even after achieving life milestones. Featuring strong performances from a cast including Bradley Grant Smith and Burt Young, the film blends humor and poignancy to examine how the issues of our past can persist well into the future, making it a compelling watch for fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas.

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King Rat is a 1965 war film written and directed by Bryan Forbes, adapted from James Clavell's 1962 novel, which in turn is partly based on Clavell's experiences as a POW at Changi Prison in Singapore during the Second World War. It stars George Segal, Tom Courtenay, James Fox, Denholm Elliott, Todd Armstrong, Patrick O'Neal, James Donald and John Mills.