Rescue Dawn
2006 · Movie · PG-13 · 125 min · ★ 7.0 · 84% critics
A US fighter pilot is shot down during a Vietnam War mission and finds himself fighting to survive after capture in the harsh jungle terrain of Laos. The story follows the struggle of staying alive, enduring captivity, and seeking a way to get free.
Also known as Secours à l'aube
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Details
- Years
- 2006
- Release date
- 2007-06-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,425 votes)
About
If you want relentless survival tension in Vietnam War captivity settings, Rescue Dawn delivers a dark, immersive ride; Not for you if you need typical war action, light or romantic subplots, or a strictly factual retelling, and you may prefer The Way Back or Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World instead.
Pros: gripping survival drama; intense POW ordeal; authentic jungle mood | Cons: tone feels uneven; historical complaints; some viewers find it slow
Themes
- vietnam war
- escape
- war crimes
- prisoner of war
- based on true story
- laos
- soldier
- struggle for survival
- escaped prisoner
- escape plan
- military prisoners
- survivor
Cast & crew
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
Pat Healy
as Norman
James Aaron Oliver
as Jet Pilot
Saichia Wongwirot
as Lao Guard
Brad Carr
as U.S. Navy Pilot
Directed by Werner Herzog