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Farewell to the King | Year: 1989 Directed: - John Milius Actors/Actresses: - Nigel Havers - Nick Nolte Milius's Most Underrated Film "Farewell to the King" is a superb adaptation by John Milius ("Red Dawn" "Conan the Barbarian") of Pierre Schoendoeffer's novel. Epic in scope, beautifully photographed, scored and acted, it is Milius's most underrated film. Milius has done a fine job of reshaping a difficult novel, to be more faithful to the story would have required a six hour movie. He is also more optimistic than the novelist in both the story's ending and in the treatment of the episode of the phantom Japanese column, but it is still a haunting, powerful film that undeservedly failed at the boxoffice. Much of the film was actually filmed on the island of Borneo, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak (formerly ruled by the White Rajahs until 1946). This is just the type of visually and aurally appealling film that cries out for rediscovery in the DVD format, with commentary by the director and lots of bonus material. War Drama in the land of high adventure Excellent adventure/war film set during WWII and this one is a surprise and should be on DVD. The storyline is top notch, the acting and actors carry themselves well through some horrendous experiences. Great action scenes and plenty of gunfire and weaponry that are trademarks of the director.<BR>Find this one if you can and enjoy with a good cigar and a couple of beers on a Saturday afternoon. A very fine film This is one of my favorite flicks. The acting is right on cue, the score is beautiful and fits perfectly and the story is tight and easy to get into. Another reason I know that this is a great film is because I actually like Nolte in it. Normally his work bores me to tears. It's very hard to find, so get it while you can. <BR>Check it out! Buy Farewell To The King at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Farewell To The King Search with the Priority Search Engine on Farewell To The King This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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