The Rescue
"An elite U.S. Special Forces team is imprisoned behind enemy lines. The Pentagon calls them expendable. Five young heroes call them Dad. Now they'll risk everything to bring them home."
Originally released in 1988. The Rescue is a action/adventure film. directed by Ferdinand Fairfax.
Starring Edward Albert, James Cromwell, and Kevin Dillon
Synopsis
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward Albert
as Cmdr. Merrill
James Cromwell
as Adm. Rothman
Kevin Dillon
as J.J. Merrill
Marc Price
as Max Rothman
Christine Harnos
as Adrian Phillips
Ellen Barber
as Virginia Phillips
Ian Giatti
as Bobby Howard
Charles Haid
as Cmdr. Howard
Timothy Carhart
as Lt. Phillips
Ned Vaughn
as Shawn Howard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners III
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rescue about?
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S...
Who directed The Rescue?
The Rescue was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax.
How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Rescue released?
The Rescue was released on August 5, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rescue?
The main cast of The Rescue includes Edward Albert, James Cromwell, Kevin Dillon, Marc Price, Christine Harnos.