2006 English 720p Bluray — Rescue Dawn

: Delivered a powerhouse performance as Dengler, famously losing 55 pounds to physically represent the character's starvation.

: Received critical acclaim for his dramatic turn as Duane Martin, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Rescue Dawn 2006 English 720p BluRay

: Portrayed the unstable and conflicted prisoner Gene DeBruin. Production & Technical Details Rescue Dawn (2006) : Delivered a powerhouse performance as Dengler, famously

: Werner Herzog, who previously explored Dengler’s story in his 1997 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly . Production & Technical Details Rescue Dawn (2006) :

(2006) is a gripping biographical war drama directed by Werner Herzog , based on the true story of U.S. Navy pilot Dieter Dengler . The film is widely praised for its raw, visceral portrayal of human endurance and survival. Plot Overview

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