Rescue Dawn

Rescue Dawn

By Werner Herzog

  • Genre: Action & Adventure
  • Release Date: 2007-07-04
  • Advisory Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 2h 5min
  • Director: Werner Herzog
  • Production Company: Top Gun Productions
  • Production Country: Luxembourg, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7/10
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From 1,252 Ratings

Description

Based on the true story of an American pilot, Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale) is shot down during a top-secret mission to destroy Viet Cong strongholds in Laos at the beginning of the Vietnam War. Taken hostage, he endures unimaginable conditions at the hands of cruel captors in a makeshift POW camp. Dengler's iron will to survive guides him and fellow prisoners in a meticulously planned, death-defying escape, only to discover the harsh realities of an unforgiving jungle beyond the camp walls.

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  • Inaccurate and insulting

    2
    By Furutan1
    Dieter's companion was a hero. This film was harshly criticized by his family and is insulting to his memory. For the true story, watch the documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly.
  • ohonecanknowme

    5
    By Dragon77989789
    Superb acting! Great movie and well worth renting!
  • A Do Not Miss

    5
    By BGR120
    Great movie. Interesting and fresh storyline that will grab your attention even if you aren't big on war or action movies.
  • Intensely Dramatic

    5
    By Joerby21
    This movie is simply... A masterpiece! When I first saw this movie I was nursing a horrible hangover; with the shades drawn, 2 aspirin, and a Gatorade I watched this movie secluded with 110% focus on the amazing acting of both Bale, Zahn, and more. The director had the uncanny ability to transport me right in the middle of a dense and lush Vietnimese Forrest, while feeling incredibly fatigued from the lack of nourishment these men underwent during their horrible time as P.O.W.'s. I am recommending this movie because it's an incredibly sad movie; the tone this movies help was so powerful, so intense, and u just melt with the men who were captured rooting that they escape, the ending is one that will stick with you for weeks if not years. And to think that this has happened to countless American solders... Even another human being
  • so cool

    5
    By christen movies
    Christen bale is the best actor ever
  • Bst movie evr

    5
    By mvanalst
    How come you dont like tis movie haters. It has a really amazing story. Or are you haters just looking for a movie like transformers were every thing is action and not a good story. Just imagin being the real person and you stayimg in thar hellish place. Plus my uncle acts for tis movie find him in the credits Colin Crosby. (:
  • This rocks

    5
    By Bamf861609
    Great movie, it was made a while ago so brothers out does it but still a good movie to see on friday night
  • Nice

    4
    By GrainminderPappa
    Rented this movie today. Christian Bale is a superb actor. Reminds me of the stories my Dad used to tell me. Vietnam was a tough time. Praise all the US Troops, and Veterans from all the Wars, and to Christian Bale for his performance. Great director too.
  • great

    5
    By dcunited99
    moving flim loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • poor acting

    1
    By Dreamloud
    i rented it and made it through about 1/2 hour before turning it off. horrible acting. don't rent it.

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