Movies / Rescue Dawn (2006)

9/10

Runtime: 126 min

Genres: Action Adventure Biography Drama War

Languages: English Lao Vietnamese

Countries: Luxembourg USA


Based on the true story of German-born Dieter Dengler, who dreamed of being a test pilot and thus made his way to America, where he joined the military in pursuit of his obsession to fly. On his first mission in Vietnam, he is shot down and captured by Vietcong guerrillas.


Directors (1) Credit
Werner Herzog ...
Writers (1) Credit
Werner Herzog written by
Composers (1) Credit
Klaus Badelt ...
Editors (1) Credit
Joe Bini ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Peter Zeitlinger (director of photography)
Actors (35) Credit
Abhijati 'Meuk' Jusakul Phisit (as Abhijati 'Muek' Jusakul)
Andy Loftus FBI Agent #1 (as Andrew Loftus)
Bonnie Z. Hutchinson Nurse #1
Brad Carr U.S. Navy Pilot
Chorn Solyda Walkie Talkie
Chris Butler Rigger
Chris Tallman DJ
Christian Bale Dieter Dengler
Colin Crosby FBI Agent #2
Craig Gellis Grunt
David Kiiskinen Navy Pilot (uncredited)
Emmanuel O. Corporal
Evan Jones Pilot
François Chau Province Governor (as Francois Chau)
Galen Yuen Y.C.
GQ Farkas (as Gregory J. Qaiyum)
James Oliver Jet Pilot
Jeremy Davies Gene
Katherine Roberts Nurse #4
Kriangsak Ming-olo Jumbo
Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat Procet (as Chaiyan 'Lek' Chunsuttiwat)
Marshall Bell Admiral
Mr. Yuttana Muenwaja Crazy Horse (as Yuttana Muenwaja)
Pat Healy Norman
Richard Manning Helicopter Pilot
Saichia Wongwiroj Pathet Lao Guard
Seneca Shahara Brand Nurse #2
Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroon Nook the Rook
Stefany Putnam Nurse #3
Steve Zahn Duane
Teerawat Mulvilai Little Hitler (as Teerawat 'Ka-Ge' Mulvilai)
Toby Huss Spook
Tommy Maples Pilot (uncredited)
Zachary Culbertson Naval Pilot (uncredited)
Zach Grenier Squad Leader