: Werner Herzog, who previously explored Dengler’s story in his 1997 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly .
During a secret bombing mission over Laos in 1965, American pilot Dieter Dengler (played by ) is shot down and captured by Pathet Lao guerrillas. He is sent to a brutal POW camp where he meets fellow prisoners, including Duane Martin (Steve Zahn) and Gene DeBruin (Jeremy Davies). Facing starvation and torture, Dengler orchestrates a daring escape into the unforgiving jungle, which Herzog portrays as the prisoners' "actual prison". Cast & Crew Highlights Rescue Dawn 2006 English 720p BluRay
: Received critical acclaim for his dramatic turn as Duane Martin, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. : Werner Herzog, who previously explored Dengler’s story
: Delivered a powerhouse performance as Dengler, famously losing 55 pounds to physically represent the character's starvation. Facing starvation and torture, Dengler orchestrates a daring
: Portrayed the unstable and conflicted prisoner Gene DeBruin. Production & Technical Details Rescue Dawn (2006)