Rescue Dawn

Rescue Dawn

Director & Writer- Werner Herzog

Cast
Christian Bale-Dieter
Steve Zahn-Duane
Jeremy Davies-Gene
Zack Grenier-Squad Leader
Vincent Gallo


This film is based on Werner Herzog's 1997 documentary 'Little Dieter Needs To Fly'.

Plot Outline(IMDB)

This film tells the real-life story of U.S. fighter pilot Dieter Dengler, a German-American shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Dengler, to be played by Bale, organized a death-defying escape for a small band of POWs, including Duane Martin (Zahn).

 

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=10476

Source: Variety
July 21, 2005



Christian Bale (Batman Begins) and Steve Zahn (Sahara) are set to star in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn, an action-drama based on the German auteur's acclaimed 1977 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly. Variety says filming is set to begin next month in Thailand.

The independent film tells the real-life story of U.S. fighter pilot Dieter Dengler, a German-American shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Dengler, to be played by Bale, organized a death-defying escape for a small band of POWs, including Duane Martin (Zahn).

Rescue Dawn marks the first time Herzog has directed a feature since 2001's Invincible. In addition to "Rescue," he's also on board to helm an untitled soccer feature. His new documentary, Grizzly Man, will be released on August 12th

 

Bale will probably deliver, im more impressed with Zahn. Guy was known for comedic roles looks like really sold himself for this role

 

bump

 

Bale looks like he is going the same route as The Machinist, not nearly as bad though, Zahn looks sickly!

 

Just watched it, looks cool! The trailer really focused on Bale's character, I thought there would be more Zahn in there! Looks good nonetheless!