A true story of survival… declassified.|Sep. 09, 2006|USA|120 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Adventure;Drama;War
Description: Rescue Dawn (2006) is a gripping war drama based on true events. The story follows Lt. Dieter Dengler, a German-born U.S. Navy pilot, who is shot down over Laos during a combat mission in February 1966. Surviving the crash, he is captured by the Pathet Lao and taken to a prison camp. Despite being offered leniency in exchange for condemning America, Dengler refuses and endures torture.
At the camp, he meets fellow prisoners, including American pilots Gene DeBruin and Duane W. Martin, along with others who have been held captive for years. Suffering from malnutrition, poor hygiene, and abuse, Dengler devises an escape plan. The prisoners eventually agree to execute the plan when they learn the guards intend to kill them.
The escape, however, does not go as planned due to disobedience among the group, leading to chaos. Dengler and Martin attempt to reach the Mekong River to cross into Thailand but face numerous challenges, including dangerous rapids. Tragically, Martin is killed by villagers, but Dengler manages to evade capture and is later rescued by an American helicopter. Upon returning, Dengler is debriefed due to the classified nature of his mission and is celebrated as a hero by his fellow crew members.
Cast director: Werner Herzog
Cast actor: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, François Chau, Marshall Bell, Jeremy Davies, Pat Healy, James Oliver, GQ, Saichia Wongwiroj
Original name: Rescue Dawn