--- product_id: 57120985 title: "King Rat [DVD] [2005]" brand: "george segaltom courtenaybryan forbes" price: "2128 DH" currency: MAD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/57120985-king-rat-dvd-2005 store_origin: MA region: Morocco --- # Global Themes 2005 Release Drama Genre King Rat [DVD] [2005] **Brand:** george segaltom courtenaybryan forbes **Price:** 2128 DH **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Unleash the drama, own the moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** King Rat [DVD] [2005] by george segaltom courtenaybryan forbes - **How much does it cost?** 2128 DH with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/57120985-king-rat-dvd-2005) ## Best For - george segaltom courtenaybryan forbes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted george segaltom courtenaybryan forbes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cinematic Mastery:** Enjoy high-quality production values that captivate. - • **Collector's Edition:** A must-have for any serious film aficionado. - • **Cultural Reflection:** Explore themes that challenge and inspire. - • **Stellar Cast Performance:** Experience the brilliance of top-tier actors. - • **Unforgettable Storytelling:** Dive into a gripping narrative that resonates. ## Overview King Rat (2005) is a compelling drama that explores the complexities of human nature and survival in a challenging environment, featuring a talented cast and high production quality, making it a must-watch for film enthusiasts. ## Description Product Description Oscar(r)- nominee George Segal (1967, Best Supporting Actor, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf) became astar with his performance in this epic WWII drama based on the best-selling novel by Shogun author James Clavell. The movie chronicles the scams of a streetwise GI held in a Japanese prison camp. Under the harrowing camp conditions, he rises to a position of power over his military and social superiors, manipulating those around him and controlling the prison's black market. KING RAT is a powerful exploration of one man's struggle to survive and flourish against all odds. It was nominated for two 1965 Academy Awards(r) (Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography). .co.uk Review High on the list of best POW movies, King Rat bears some comparison to that compound over by the River Kwai... but this is an entirely more cynical exercise. In a Japanese prison camp, a brash American corporal (George Segal) runs a variety of money-making operations, much to the amazement of a young British officer (James Fox). Director Bryan Forbes, who adapted James Clavell's novel, follows different POWs through various strands of plot, each episode seemingly designed to highlight the dog-eat-dog nature of men held in close confinement. (In one pointedly black-comic sequence, it becomes man-eat-dog.) This was one of Segal's breakthrough roles, and his modern style fits the movie's anti-heroic, '60s approach. It was Oscar®-nominated for art direction and cinematography, which may sound odd for such a bleakly confined location, but the lucid starkness of the camp justifies the nods. The John Barry score, while apt, is similarly stark. --Robert Horton ## Images ![King Rat [DVD] [2005] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ihnw+jBRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great film. As it points out in the beginning *by E***C on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2017* This is a great film. As it points out in the beginning, it is a POW story which is not about escaping: it is about survival. I read the book on which it is based many years ago and, as far as I can remember, the film is pretty faithful to it. It is character driven and aptly conveys the squalor and deprivation of the prison camp without laying it on with a trowel and it is also laced with black humour. Were it to be made again today I think the humanity would be lost in a welter of 'gritty realism' and foul language. As it is, it makes you more likely to concentrate on how people behave in such extreme circumstances. Morality is turned on its head. The most upright character is perhaps the least likeable and you can't help having a sneaking admiration for the out and out rogue. This is a film well worth watching. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Segal'sTriumph *by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2007* I saw this film on its release many years ago when I was comparatively young. The fact of my youth probably contributed to the abiding memory of the anarchic spirit and somewhat intimidating character played by George Segal. The theme of the film is that of survival and Segal's character achieves this with style and aplomb in the most terrible of circumstances in a POW camp. His character clearly believes that the best way to survive is to wheel and deal and to exploit everything and everybody. It seems a clear parallel of how to survive in a competitive corporate world. The film has some stunning scenes which emphasise the differences between those who know how to cope with life's challenges and those beyond help. The filmwork also utilises some unusual tricks to add to the effect. The film is shot in black and white and this supports the starkness of the theme. A classic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A good film marred by some poor research *by E***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2016* A good film marred by some poor research, or at least that was my feeling. Firstly, the camp just didn't feel especially Japanese. Not enough bowing and hitting of prisoners.Secondly, if the crucifixion scene in the film To End all Wars jarred, the anti-God rant in King Rat also jarred. What is clear from war memoirs is that some men lost their faith and some had their faith strengthened. There simply wasn't enough religious content in the film King Rat to be true to what happened in the main camps where men had time on their hands. By all accounts there were some well attended religious services.Thirdly, the amount of food consumed towards the end of the film is far too much. The amount would at least make the men ill and, in some cases, even kill them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/57120985-king-rat-dvd-2005](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/57120985-king-rat-dvd-2005) --- *Product available on Desertcart Morocco* *Store origin: MA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*