Prisoner of War

Royal Air Force Wing Commander Wright is captured during the Battle of Bataan and subjected to brutal conditions in a Japanese POW camp. Trained in Hong Kong martial arts, his skill makes him both a target and a beacon for fellow prisoners. He seeks information about his father, Benjiro Ito, and leads a dangerous plan to escape while upholding a strict code of honor.

The brutal camp commander who enforces discipline with executions and hard rules. He wields authority with a cold efficiency and is connected to James Wright's family history, adding personal tension to their clashes. His iron control over the camp fuels Wright's resolve to resist and escape.

The Sensei of Ito Dojo, Shunsuke Ito is a master whose presence dominates the training grounds. He recognizes Wright's forbidden techniques and later reveals the legacy of Ito's discipline. When Ito dies years later, Shunsuke confronts Wright and returns the medallion that Ito had stolen.

Ito's ruthless right-hand man, determined to crush resistance and enforce brutal punishment. He orders executions when prisoners fail to defeat Wright, embodying the camp's terror. Wright defeats Hirano in the course of the escape attempt, marking a turning point in the prisoners' fight for freedom.

An American captain who informs Wright and the prisoners that reinforcements are coming and that they must act before transfer to an even worse prison. He contributes to the escape plan and provides critical intelligence about troop movements.

A Filipino sergeant who bonds with Wright and other prisoners, sharing in the planning and risk of escape. His presence highlights cross-cultural solidarity among captured Allied forces.

A local nurse compelled to work at the camp who provides medical support and secret aid to the prisoners. Her quiet courage helps sustain the prisoners during brutal days and supports the escape plan.