The Rescue
“An elite U.S. Special Forces team is imprisoned behind enemy lines. The Pentagon calls them expendable. Five young heroes call them Dad. Now they'll risk everything to bring them home.”
Synopsis
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles.
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The Rescue - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferdinand Fairfax
- Screenplay & Story
- John Thomas, Jim Thomas
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferdinand Fairfax
John Thomas, Jim Thomas
Bruce Broughton
Russell Boyd
Laura Ziskin
Department Leadership Roster
Ferdinand Fairfax
Director
Laura Ziskin
Producer
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
John Thomas
Writer
Jim Thomas
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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BD Release: 1986-1990
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rescue
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What is The Rescue about?
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles.
Who directed The Rescue?
The Rescue was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax.
Who stars in The Rescue?
The principal cast of The Rescue includes Edward Albert, James Cromwell, Kevin Dillon, Marc Price, Christine Harnos.
When was The Rescue released and how long is it?
The Rescue was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rescue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rescue was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rescue?
The Rescue holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).