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Inside a Japanese POW camp during World War II, an American prisoner runs a black market operation for the benefit of his fellow captives, and among his "merchandise" he includes rats, breeded to supplement prisoners' food rations. Read more

Starring	George Segal, Tom Courtenay, James Fox, Patrick O'Neal
Director	Bryan Forbes
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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  Superb.....
  
  Saw this again recently after a few years and forgot just how good it is.
  
  Excellent, thought provoking movie with a great central theme. Superb ... read more »
  
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  - Richard Morgan
  - London, England
  - 22 Sep 2005 at 15:50
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  A very good film
  
  i just watched this film by chance and it was better than expected. Don't be fooled by the title that make it sound a little cheap. This is about a bunch of... read more »
  
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  - 04 Jan 2012 at 12:13
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  Oh dear
  
  I cannot understand the sycophantic reviews this film has had, for if like me, you get annoyed by those Hollywood films that portray Americans as cool and ... read more »
  
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- - SisterKaff
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  - 04 Sep 2009 at 16:43
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  Superb
  
  Thought-provoking film. Not quite the same as the book but pretty good portrayal.
  
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  - Guildford
  - 13 Jan 2009 at 23:12
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  Gripping
  
  This film was surprisingly good and gripping so all credit to Bryan Forbes for his direction. Nobody stole the film - it was a good ensemble piece. George ... read more »
  
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  - Exeter
  - 14 Dec 2008 at 16:44
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  So, so
  
  Husband wasn't overly impressed with this one, said it went on too long.
  
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  - Barmouth
  - 30 Nov 2008 at 19:41
- - 3
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  A stark and powerful movie
  
  First off: if you enjoyed the book you will find this picture a worthy adaptation - a rarity in the world of cinema. Secondly: I found the opening sequence of ... read more »
  
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  - London, UK
  - 17 May 2007 at 16:59
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  Absolutely brilliant
  
  Really enjoyed this film.
  
  Wonderful music (think Ipcress Files), great acting and inspiring story.
  
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  - England
  - 15 Dec 2006 at 01:42
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  Powerful and absorbing
  
  I could have sworn this was in colour the first time I saw it forty years ago! Terrific ensemble playing from a team of Britain's finest plus George Segal. ... read more »
  
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- - Mike
  - Leamington Spa, England
  - 22 Mar 2006 at 09:39
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  Classic
  
  Great Character Actors
  
  James Clavell's book well filmed
  
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- - David Wood
  - Letchworth
  - 11 Dec 2005 at 21:06
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  Classic
  
  Great Character Actors
  
  James Clavell's book well filmed
  
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- - David Wood
  - Letchworth
  - 11 Dec 2005 at 21:06
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- - 5
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  Superb.....
  
  Saw this again recently after a few years and forgot just how good it is.
  
  Excellent, thought provoking movie with a great central theme. Superb ... read more »
  
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- 152774
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  - Richard Morgan
  - London, England
  - 22 Sep 2005 at 15:50
- - 3
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  A stark and powerful movie
  
  First off: if you enjoyed the book you will find this picture a worthy adaptation - a rarity in the world of cinema. Secondly: I found the opening sequence of ... read more »
  
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  - London, UK
  - 17 May 2007 at 16:59
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  it will pass a night
  
  old b&w film good cast worth sticking with
  
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  - n ireland
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 23:05
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  Classic
  
  Great Character Actors
  
  James Clavell's book well filmed
  
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- 183770
- - David Wood
  - Letchworth
  - 11 Dec 2005 at 21:06
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  Powerful and absorbing
  
  I could have sworn this was in colour the first time I saw it forty years ago! Terrific ensemble playing from a team of Britain's finest plus George Segal. ... read more »
  
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- - Mike
  - Leamington Spa, England
  - 22 Mar 2006 at 09:39
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  good film
  
  good film portrays prisoner of wars very well
  
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- - anthony wood
  - england
  - 09 Dec 2005 at 13:59
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  Classic
  
  Great Character Actors
  
  James Clavell's book well filmed
  
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- - David Wood
  - Letchworth
  - 11 Dec 2005 at 21:06
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  Absolutely brilliant
  
  Really enjoyed this film.
  
  Wonderful music (think Ipcress Files), great acting and inspiring story.
  
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  - England
  - 15 Dec 2006 at 01:42
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  So, so
  
  Husband wasn't overly impressed with this one, said it went on too long.
  
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  - Barmouth
  - 30 Nov 2008 at 19:41
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  Gripping
  
  This film was surprisingly good and gripping so all credit to Bryan Forbes for his direction. Nobody stole the film - it was a good ensemble piece. George ... read more »
  
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- 672967
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  - Exeter
  - 14 Dec 2008 at 16:44

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  Inside a Japanese POW camp during World War II, an American prisoner runs a black market operation for the benefit of his fellow captives, and among his "merchandise" he includes rats, breeded to supplement prisoners' food rations....