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Release Date:
27 July 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
A true story of survival... declassified. morePlot:
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(57 articles)
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Not a "popcorn" film more (170 total)US TV Schedule:
| Mon. Nov. 16 | 8:20 AM | TMC | |||
| Thur. Nov. 19 | 10:15 PM | TMC | |||
| Sun. Nov. 22 | 10:15 PM | TMC | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Zach Grenier | ... | Squad Leader | |
| Marshall Bell | ... | Admiral | |
| Christian Bale | ... | Dieter | |
| Toby Huss | ... | Spook | |
| Pat Healy | ... | Norman | |
| GQ | ... | Farkas (as Gregory J. Qaiyum) | |
| James Oliver | ... | Jet Pilot | |
| Brad Carr | ... | U.S. Navy Pilot | |
| Saichia Wongwiroj | ... | Pathet Lao Guard | |
| François Chau | ... | Province Governor (as Francois Chau) | |
| Teerawat Mulvilai | ... | Little Hitler (as Teerawat 'Ka-Ge' Mulvilai) | |
| Mr. Yuttana Muenwaja | ... | Crazy Horse (as Yuttana Muenwaja) | |
| Kriangsak Ming-olo | ... | Jumbo | |
| Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroon | ... | Nook the Rook | |
| Chorn Solyda | ... | Walkie Talkie |
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Rated PG-13 for some sequences of intense war violence and torture.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
126 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:12A | Ireland:15A | USA:PG-13 | Netherlands:16 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Finland:K-13 | Australia:MA | Brazil:14 | Singapore:PG | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | South Korea:15Filming Locations:
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Factual errors: During his captivity, Deiter is shown wearing his gold wedding band - something no American pilot would do. In case of capture, it gives away more than name rank and s/n - not to mention both the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regulars appreciated gold as much as the next enemy (or ally) and likely wouldn't have let him keep it out of the kindness of their hearts and deep feelings for his family ties. moreSoundtrack:
River in the Rain moreFAQ
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Besides terrific acting & a compelling (true!!) story, this film does not wallow in over-glorifying itself. It doesn't try to pump up the audience with patriotic blather or "gee whiz, what a guy" feel good stuff. It simply tells the story of this incredibly courageous and resourceful man, Dieter Dengler. This is a great example of how films should be made. Also, the film's historical content was very, very accurate, the writers took few if any liberties with the truth.
Christian Bale is indeed an actor to be reckoned with. He's quickly becoming one of my favorites. His acting is believable and subdued.
Highly recommended but see it in a theatre and not on DVD in order to get the full effect of this great story.