Tunnel Rats
“Hell is for Heroes”
Synopsis
During the Vietnam War [1959-1975] a special US combat unit is sent out to hunt and kill the Viet Cong soldiers in a man-to-man combat in the endless tunnels underneath the jungle of Vietnam. Suicide squads of a special kind.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tunnel Rats - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-09
Top Cast
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Michael Paré
Sergeant Vic Hollowborn
Wilson Bethel
Corporal Dan Green
Brandon Fobbs
Private Samuel Graybridge
Rocky Marquette
Private Terence Verano
Nate Parker
Private Jim Lidford
Mitch Eakins
Private Peter Harris
Erik Eidem
Private Carl Johnson
Jane Le
Vo Mai
Scott Ly
Huy Tran
Garikayi Mutambirwa
Private Jonathan Porterson
Brad Schmidt
Sergeant Mike Heaney
Jeffrey Christopher Todd
Private Bob Miller
John Wynn
Chien Nguyen
Adrian Collins
Private Dean Garraty
Toufeeq Adonis
VC Soldier
Shih Jou-An
Vietnamese Girl
Devan 'Yankee' Liang
Vietnamese Boy
Scot Cooper
Private Joseph Walderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uwe Boll
- Screenplay & Story
- Uwe Boll, Dan Clarke
- Original Score
- Jessica de Rooij
- Original Title
- Tunnel Rats
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Boll KG, Horst Hermann Medienproduktion, ZenHQ Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll, Dan Clarke
Jessica de Rooij
Mathias Neumann
Karen Porter
Uwe Boll, Dan Clarke, Chris Roland, Horst Hermann, Matthias Triebel
Department Leadership Roster
Uwe Boll
Director
Uwe Boll
Writer
Uwe Boll
Producer
Dan Clarke
Producer
Chris Roland
Producer
Sylvain Gingras
Production Design
Dihantus Engelbrecht
Costume Design
Karen Porter
Editor
Mathias Neumann
Director of Photography
Robin Hackl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jessica de Rooij
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunnel Rats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tunnel Rats about?
During the Vietnam War [1959-1975] a special US combat unit is sent out to hunt and kill the Viet Cong soldiers in a man-to-man combat in the endless tunnels underneath the jungle of Vietnam. Suicide squads of a special kind.
Who directed Tunnel Rats?
Tunnel Rats was directed by Uwe Boll.
Who stars in Tunnel Rats?
The principal cast of Tunnel Rats includes Michael Paré, Wilson Bethel, Brandon Fobbs, Rocky Marquette, Nate Parker.
When was Tunnel Rats released and how long is it?
Tunnel Rats was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Tunnel Rats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tunnel Rats was composed by Jessica de Rooij.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tunnel Rats?
Tunnel Rats holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).