Prisoner of War
British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright’s years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.
Release Year
2025
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Action, War, Thriller, History
Story Snapshot
British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright’s years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.
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Prisoner of War is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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