Rescue Dawn (2007)

A true story of survival... declassified.

Rescue Dawn (2007) poster

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

Director: Werner Herzog
Genre: Adventure, Drama, War
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Klaus Badelt
Cinematography: Peter Zeitlinger
Editing: Joe Bini
Production: Top Gun Productions, Thema Production, Gibraltar Films
Country: Luxembourg, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island

Keywords

vietnam war, escape, war crimes, prisoner of war, laos, soldier, struggle for survival, escaped prisoner, escape plan, military prisoners, survivor

Trailer

Rescue Dawn Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rescue Dawn about?
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Who directed Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn stars Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, François Chau, Marshall Bell, Jeremy Davies.
How long is Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn is a Adventure, Drama, War film.
What is the budget of Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn had a budget of $10M.
How much did Rescue Dawn gross?
Rescue Dawn grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was Rescue Dawn produced?
Rescue Dawn was produced in Luxembourg, United States of America.
What are the themes of Rescue Dawn?
The themes of Rescue Dawn include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.