Bataan Rescue (2003)
The most daring rescue of World War II.
This is the story of a group of 514 prisoners of war from the Bataan Death March and how they were rescued near the end of the war. The reason this was so important is that the Japanese high command was ordering the execution of all prisoners when it appeared that the camps were soon to be liberated. So, in the case of this camp, it meant a covert operation well behind enemy lines in order to get to the guys before it was too late. The episode consists of many, many interviews--including several living POWs, a Philippino partisan, members of the assault team, their second in command and some historians.
Director: Peter Jones
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 7, 2003
Cast
- Scott Glenn - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Mark Adler
Cinematography: Brian McDairmant
Editing: Kate Amend
Production: PBS American Experience, GBH
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Jones
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bataan Rescue about?
- This is the story of a group of 514 prisoners of war from the Bataan Death March and how they were rescued near the end of the war. The reason this was so important is that the Japanese high command was ordering the execution of all prisoners when it appeared that the camps were soon to be liberated. So, in the case of this camp, it meant a covert operation well behind enemy lines in order to get to the guys before it was too late. The episode consists of many, many interviews--including several living POWs, a Philippino partisan, members of the assault team, their second in command and some historians.
- Who directed Bataan Rescue?
- Bataan Rescue was directed by Peter Jones.
- Who stars in Bataan Rescue?
- Bataan Rescue stars Scott Glenn.
- How long is Bataan Rescue?
- Bataan Rescue has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Bataan Rescue?
- Bataan Rescue is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was Bataan Rescue produced?
- Bataan Rescue was produced in United States of America.