Scott Adkins leads the 2025 action thriller Prisoner of War, which tells a intense story set during World War II. The film, originally named Death March, is directed by Louis Mandylor and follows a British SAS officer captured and forced to fight in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines. Here is a complete look at the cast and characters.
Main Cast and Their Roles
Scott Adkins plays James Wright, a British SAS officer who is shot down and taken prisoner. He is forced to fight for his life in brutal death matches set up by his captors. Adkins is known for his roles in the Undisputed series, Ip Man 4, and John Wick: Chapter 4. He also helped write the story and produce the film.
Peter Shinkoda takes on the role of Lt. Col. Ito, the cold-hearted commander of the prison camp. Shinkoda is recognized for his performances in Marvel’s Daredevil and Falling Skies.
Donald Cerrone, a former UFC fighter, appears as Captain Collins, an American soldier and fellow prisoner. Cerrone is a UFC Hall of Famer and has been in movies like Spenser Confidential.
Michael Copon portrays Villanueva, another prisoner with a mysterious past. Copon has been in One Tree Hill and the Power Rangers Time Force series.
Gabbi Garcia plays Theresa, a nurse in the camp who represents hope. Garcia is a well-known actress and singer in the Philippines.
Supporting Cast Members
The film includes a strong supporting cast:
- Michael Rene Walton as The Beard
- Gary Cairns as Jonesy
- Masanori Mimoto as Captain Endo
- Shane Kosugi as Hirano
- Atsuki Kashio as Hiroshi
- Kansuke Yokoi as Shunsuke Ito
- Sol Eugenio as a Japanese soldier
Film Background and Release
Prisoner of War is set in 1942 during the Battle of Bataan and the infamous Bataan Death March. The story focuses on the prisoners’ struggle and their forced participation in deadly fights for their captors’ amusement.
The movie had its first showing at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 3, 2025. It was also shown at the Big Bad Film Fest in Glendale, California on August 22, 2025, and at the Sacramento International Film Festival on August 30, 2025.
The film is available on video on demand (VOD) in the U.S. starting September 19, 2025, distributed by Well Go USA Entertainment. In the UK, it will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats on November 10, 2025 by Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment.
Behind the Scenes
Louis Mandylor directed the film, while Marc Clebanoff wrote the screenplay based on a story by Scott Adkins. The production companies involved are Odyssey Motion Pictures, Brand in Motion, Reality MM Studios, and Myriad Entertainment Corp.
The music was composed by Tasos Eliopoulos, and Niccolò de la Fère was the cinematographer. Austin Nordell edited the film.
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