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Farewell to the King (1989)

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

6.019891h 57mEN
WarAdventure

Directed by John Milius

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

EN

Release

March 3, 1989

Director

John Milius

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Overview

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 J...

Cast

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Learoyd

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Capt. Fairbourne

Marilyn Tokuda

Marilyn Tokuda

Yoo

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Sgt. Tenga

Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez

Gwai

James Fox

James Fox

Col. Ferguson

Marius Weyers

Marius Weyers

Sgt. Conklin

John Bennett Perry

John Bennett Perry

Gen. MacArthur

Aki Aleong

Aki Aleong

Col. Mitamura

Elan Oberon

Elan Oberon

Vivienne

Wayne Pygram

Wayne Pygram

Bren Armstrong

Choy Chang Wing

Choy Chang Wing

Lian

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Farewell to the King (1989), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Farewell to the King. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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