Farewell to the 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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戦場（1989） 予告編
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What are the ratings for Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King stars Nick Nolte, Nigel Havers, Marilyn Tokuda, Frank McRae, and Gerry Lopez. John Milius is the director.
How long is Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did Farewell to the King come out?
Farewell to the King was released on March 3, 1989.
Which studio made Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King was produced by Orion Pictures, Cine Location Services, and David Hannay Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King was made on a budget of $16,000,000.
How much did Farewell to the King make at the box office?
Farewell to the King grossed $2,420,917 worldwide, against a budget of $16,000,000.
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