Rebel
"He's a fighter and a rebel. She's dynamite, she's dazzling. To the world he's trouble. But to Kathy, he's a hero"
Originally released in 1985. Rebel is a war/romance film. directed by Michael Jenkins. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, and Bryan Brown
Synopsis
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- J&M Entertainment
- Roadshow Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rebel about?
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Austral...
Who directed Rebel?
Rebel was directed by Michael Jenkins.
How long is Rebel?
Rebel has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Rebel released?
Rebel was released on December 5, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rebel?
The main cast of Rebel includes Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown, Bill Hunter, Ray Barrett.