Rescue Dawn
“A true story of survival... declassified.”
Synopsis
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Rescue Dawn (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-09
Top Cast
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Christian Bale
Dieter Dengler
Steve Zahn
Duane
Toby Huss
Spook
François Chau
Province Governor
Marshall Bell
Admiral
Jeremy Davies
Gene
Pat Healy
Norman
James Aaron Oliver
Jet Pilot
Saichia Wongwirot
Lao Guard
Brad Carr
U.S. Navy Pilot
Teerawat Mulvilai
Little Hitler
Kriangsak Ming-olo
Jumbo
Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroon
Nook the Rock
Yuttana Muenwaja
Crazy Horse
Chorn Solyda
Walkie Talkie
Galen Yuen
Y.C.
Apichart Chusakul
Phisit
Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat
Procet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 4, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Klaus Badelt
- Original Title
- Rescue Dawn
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, United States of America, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Top Gun Productions, Thema Production, Gibraltar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Klaus Badelt
Peter Zeitlinger
Joe Bini
Jeff Geoffray, Michael Dounaev, Walter Josten, Kami Naghdi, Freddy Braidy
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Geoffray
Producer
Werner Herzog
Director
Walter Josten
Producer
Annie Dunn
Costume Design
Elton Brand
Producer
Joe Bini
Editor
Adam W. Rosen
Producer
Harry Knapp
Producer
Steve Marlton
Producer
Klaus Badelt
Original Music Composer
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Robyn Klein
Producer
Matthew A Portnoff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue Dawn about?
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Who directed Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Rescue Dawn?
The principal cast of Rescue Dawn includes Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, François Chau, Marshall Bell.
When was Rescue Dawn released and how long is it?
Rescue Dawn was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $7.2M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rescue Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescue Dawn was composed by Klaus Badelt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescue Dawn?
Rescue Dawn holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).