Rescue Dawn
Movie
2006
PG-13
2 HOURS 5 MINS
War
Historical drama
During the Vietnam War, a U.S. fighter pilot is shot down over Laos and becomes a POW, enduring torture, hunger, and illness while they await their chance to escape.
Cast & Crew
Christian Bale Dieter Dengler
Steve Zahn Duane
Jeremy Davies Gene
Galen Yuen Y.C.
Abhijati "Meuk" Jusakul Phisit
Chaiyan "Lek" Chunsuttiwat Procet
Teerawat "Ka-Ge" Mulvilai Little Hitler
Yuttana Muenwaja Crazy Horse
Kriangsak Ming-Olo Jumbo
Pat Healy Norman
Toby Huss Spook
Werner Herzog Director
Werner Herzog Writer
Elton Brand Producer
Steve Marlton Producer
Harry Knapp Producer
Elie Samaha Executive Producer
Gerald Green Executive Producer
Nick Raslan Executive Producer
Freddy Braidy Executive Producer
Peter Zeitlinger Cinematography
Joe Bini Film Editing
Annie Dunn Costume Design
Arin "Aoi" Pinijvararak Art Direction
Eyde Belasco Casting
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Thursday, May 29
A U.S. fighter pilot (Christian Bale) is shot down during the Vietnam War and becomes a POW.
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