RESCUE DAWN (Theatrical Release USA 2007)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Rescue Dawn—based on a true story—shows and elaborates the grim sequence of events that led to the capture and imprisonment of Dieter Dengler, a United States Navy Fighter pilot, during the Vietnam War. The movie itself starts well, gets a little slow during the concentration camp scenes, but gets on track after an escape. Director Werner Herzog once again delivers a meaningful film that makes a point. Good work for all involved.

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Storyline

Vietnam War fighter pilot endeavors to survive after being shot down.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Werner Herzog for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Freddy Braidy, Jimmy de Brabant, Michael Dounaey, Gerald Green, Kami Naghdi, Nick Raslan, and Elie Samaha. Additional characters/cast include: Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale), Squad Leader (Zach Grenier), Admiral (Marshall Bell), Spook (Toby Huss), Norman (Pat Healy), Farkas (GQ), Jet Pilot (James Oliver), Navy Pilot (Brad Carr), Pathet Lao Guard (Salchia Wongwirol), Province Governor (Francois Chau), Little Hitler (Teerwat Mulvilai), Crazy Horse (Yuttana Muenwaia), Jumbo (Kriangsak Ming-olo), Nook the Rook (Somkuan Siroon), and Walkie Talkie (Chorn Solyda).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Christian Bale and Steve Zahn define their roles well. The movie is worth its full watch.

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