Farewell to The King (1989)

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Written by Pierre Schoendoerffer, John Milius

Directed by John Milius

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1989

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

During World War II, American POW Learoyd escapes a Japanese firing squad. Hiding himself in the wilds of Borneo, Learoyd is adopted by a head-hunting tribe of Nyak Indians, who consider him "divine" because of his elaborate tattoos. Before long, Learoyd is the reigning king of the Nyaks. When British soldiers approach him to rejoin the war against the Japanese, Learoyd resists. But when his own tribe is threatened by the invaders, the "king" deigns to fight for their rights.

When is Farewell to The King next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on RTÉ 2 November 11th, 2:05am. See more...

Cast

Nigel HaversCapt. Fairbourne
Frank McRaeSgt. Tenga
Gerry LopezGwai
Image for Nick NolteNick NolteLearoyd
Marilyn TokudaYoo
Choy Chang WingLian
Aki AleongCol. Mitamura
Marius WeyersSgt. Conklin
William WiseDynamite Dave
Wayne PygramBren Armstrong
Richard MorganStrech Lewis
Elan OberonVivienne
Image for James FoxJames FoxCol. Ferguson
Michael NissmanGeneral Sutherland
John Bennett PerryGeneral MacArthur

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