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7.3
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7.5

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rated 10

very good movie

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Cast & Crew

Werner Herzog
Director
Marshall Bell
As Admiral
Steve Zahn
As Duane
Toby Huss
As Spook
Pat Healy
As Norman
Christian Bale
As Dieter Dengler
Zach Grenier
As Squad Leader
Jeremy Davies
As Gene

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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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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Rescue Dawn include War Horse, Beyond Borders, Saints and Soldiers, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Exodus, The Road to Freedom.

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Rescue Dawn was released in theaters on July 27, 2007.