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Rescue Dawn (2007)

“A true story of survival... declassified.”

7.0/10 · 1,492 votes 2h 5m pg-13 AdventureDramaWar

#68 of 208 films from 2007 #598 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Werner Herzog · Written by Werner Herzog

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Overview

A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.

Cast

Christian Baleas Dieter Dengler
Steve Zahnas Duane
Toby Hussas Spook
François Chauas Province Governor
Marshall Bellas Admiral
Jeremy Daviesas Gene
Pat Healyas Norman
James Aaron Oliveras Jet Pilot
Lukkana Phungtangphanas Pathet Lao Guard
Saichia Wongwirotas Lao Guard
Brad Carras U.S. Navy Pilot
Teerawat Mulvilaias Little Hitler
Kriangsak Ming-oloas Jumbo
Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroonas Nook the Rock

Facts

Release dateJune 23, 2007
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$7,177,143 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt0462504

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Questions

How long is Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Rescue Dawn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,492 votes, which places it #68 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 68%) and #598 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn was directed by Werner Herzog. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fitzcarraldo (1982), Grizzly Man (2005), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972).
Who stars in Rescue Dawn?
Christian Bale as Dieter Dengler; Steve Zahn as Duane; Toby Huss as Spook; François Chau as Province Governor; Marshall Bell as Admiral; Jeremy Davies as Gene.
What is Rescue Dawn rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rescue Dawn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43570.

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