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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

...Bale once again confirms himself as one of our most intense, committed and watchable actors.

Read full review at Empire
cum ball
rated 10

very good movie

11 months ago
Critic Scott Tobias
rated 8

...his [Dengler's] enthusiasm winds up nurturing the gaunt Martin..., and their bond lends this more or less conventional POW escape film resounding emotional depth.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

For a director who gravitates toward the extremes of human behavior, this film involves extreme behavior, yes, but behavior forced by the circumstances.

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Cast & Crew

Werner Herzog
Director
Toby Huss
As Spook
Steve Zahn
As Duane
Pat Healy
As Norman
Zach Grenier
As Squad Leader
Marshall Bell
As Admiral

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Rescue Dawn is the incredible true story of Dieter Dengler, a US pilot shot down during a top-secret mission over Laos during the Vietnam War. Captured by the ruthless Pathet Lao soldiers, Dengler is taken to a notorious POW camp where he and his fellow prisoners face unimaginable hardships. Refusing to give up hope, Dengler plots an audacious escape through the dense jungle that will test their limits and inspire their fellow prisoners. With heart-stopping action and an unforgettable climax, Rescue Dawn is a powerful tribute to the human spirit.

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