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Rescue Dawn

2007-06-23 · 125 min · ★ 6.9

Adventure · Drama · War

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

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Directors
Werner Herzog
Production companies
Top Gun Productions, Thema Production, Gibraltar Films
Countries
Luxembourg, United States of America, Thailand
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,177,143

Top Cast

Christian BaleChristian BaleDieter Dengler
Steve ZahnSteve ZahnDuane
Toby HussToby HussSpook
François ChauFrançois ChauProvince Governor
Marshall BellMarshall BellAdmiral
Jeremy DaviesJeremy DaviesGene
Pat HealyPat HealyNorman
James Aaron OliverJames Aaron OliverJet Pilot
Saichia WongwirotSaichia WongwirotLao Guard
Brad CarrBrad CarrU.S. Navy Pilot
Teerawat MulvilaiTeerawat MulvilaiLittle Hitler
Kriangsak Ming-oloJumbo
Somkuan 'Kuan' SiroonNook the Rock
Yuttana MuenwajaCrazy Horse
Chorn SolydaWalkie Talkie
Galen YuenGalen YuenY.C.
Apichart ChusakulPhisit
Chaiyan ChunsuttiwatProcet
Zach GrenierZach GrenierSquad Leader
Evan JonesEvan JonesPilot

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