Bataan Rescue
“The most daring rescue of World War II.”
Synopsis
This is the story of a group of 514 prisoners of war from the Bataan Death March and how they were rescued near the end of the war. The reason this was so important is that the Japanese high command was ordering the execution of all prisoners when it appeared that the camps were soon to be liberated. So, in the case of this camp, it meant a covert operation well behind enemy lines in order to get to the guys before it was too late. The episode consists of many, many interviews--including several living POWs, a Philippino partisan, members of the assault team, their second in command and some historians.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- David Axelrod
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Bataan Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jones
David Axelrod
Mark Adler
Brian McDairmant
Kate Amend
David Axelrod
Department Leadership Roster
David Axelrod
Writer
David Axelrod
Producer
Brian McDairmant
Director of Photography
Kate Amend
Editor
Peter Jones
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bataan Rescue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bataan Rescue about?
This is the story of a group of 514 prisoners of war from the Bataan Death March and how they were rescued near the end of the war. The reason this was so important is that the Japanese high command was ordering the execution of all prisoners when it appeared that the camps were soon to be liberated. So, in the case of this camp, it meant a covert operation well behind enemy lines in order to get to the guys before it was too late. The episode consists of many, many interviews--including several living POWs, a Philippino partisan, members of the assault team, their second in command and some historians.
Who directed Bataan Rescue?
Bataan Rescue was directed by Peter Jones.
Who stars in Bataan Rescue?
The principal cast of Bataan Rescue includes Scott Glenn.
When was Bataan Rescue released and how long is it?
Bataan Rescue was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Bataan Rescue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bataan Rescue was composed by Mark Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bataan Rescue?
Bataan Rescue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).