King Rat (1962/16 hours): The time is World War II. The place is a
brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory. Here, within the
seething mass of humanity, one man, an American corporal, seeks
dominance over both captives and captors alike. His weapons are human
courage, unblinking understanding of human weaknesses, and total
willingness to exploit every opportunity to enlarge his power and
corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his path.
