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Rescue Dawn

Rescue Dawn

Adventure · Drama · War · 2007

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

Movie details

Rescue Dawn

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

2007 Adventure · Drama · War 2h 5m

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Werner Herzog

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Dieter Dengler

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Duane

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

Spook

François Chau

François Chau

Province Governor

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

Admiral

Jeremy Davies

Jeremy Davies

Gene

Pat Healy

Pat Healy

Norman

Court is in session

Put Rescue Dawn on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.