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Rescue

“Ride with real heroes on the mission of a lifetime”

Synopsis

Rescue plunges audiences into the hard, but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of a natural disaster. Behind the scenes, the film follows a Canadian naval commander, two pilots, and a volunteer rescue technician as they train for action. When an earthquake strikes Haiti, creating one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of the century, the audience is swept along, joining with the massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. Rescue is a journey of real-world disaster and emergency response captured (in 3D) with unprecedented scale and impact for the giant screen.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Rescue 3D - Theatrical Trailer (High Quality)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 17, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephen Low
Screenplay & Story
Stephen Low
Original Score
Michel Cusson
Original Title
Rescue
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
46m
Production Studios
IMAX

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Low

Screenplay & Story

Stephen Low

Original Score & Music

Michel Cusson

Director of Photography

Mark Poirier

Film Editing

James Lahti

Producers

Pietro L. Serapiglia, Alexander Low, Jan Baird, Robert Kresser, Stephen Low

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Low

Stephen Low

Director

Pietro L. Serapiglia

Producer

Michel Cusson

Michel Cusson

Original Music Composer

Mark Poirier

Director of Photography

Alexander Low

Producer

James Lahti

Editor

Stephen Low

Stephen Low

Writer

Stephen Low

Stephen Low

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rescue.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rescue about?

Rescue plunges audiences into the hard, but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of a natural disaster. Behind the scenes, the film follows a Canadian naval commander, two pilots, and a volunteer rescue technician as they train for action. When an earthquake strikes Haiti, creating one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of the century, the audience is swept along, joining with the massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. Rescue is a journey of real-world disaster and emergency response captured (in 3D) with unprecedented scale and impact for the giant screen.

Who directed Rescue?

Rescue was directed by Stephen Low.

Who stars in Rescue?

The principal cast of Rescue includes Not specified.

When was Rescue released and how long is it?

Rescue was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 46m.

Who composed the musical score for Rescue?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescue was composed by Michel Cusson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescue?

Rescue holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).