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The Rescue

The Rescue

The Rescue
1988 1h 37m5.3

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.”

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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.

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DirectorFerdinand Fairfax
ScreenplayJohn Thomas, Jim Thomas
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 5, 1988
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.4 / 10
Votes32
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
StudioSilver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures

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Cast

Edward Albert

Edward Albert

Cmdr. Merrill

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Adm. Rothman

Kevin Dillon

Kevin Dillon

J.J. Merrill

Marc Price

Marc Price

Max Rothman

Christine Harnos

Christine Harnos

Adrian Phillips

Ellen Barber

Ellen Barber

Virginia Phillips

Ian Giatti

Ian Giatti

Bobby Howard

Charles Haid

Charles Haid

Cmdr. Howard

Timothy Carhart

Timothy Carhart

Lt. Phillips

Ned Vaughn

Ned Vaughn

Shawn Howard

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rescue

Where can I watch The Rescue?

The Rescue (1988) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage...

Who directed The Rescue?

The Rescue (1988) was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax. The film is a Action, Adventure production with a runtime of 1h 37m, rated 5.3/10.

How long is The Rescue?

The Rescue runs 1h 37m (97 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.3/10 from 32 votes. Genre: Action, Adventure.

Is The Rescue worth watching?

The Rescue is rated 5.3/10 by 32 viewers — below average. A good pick for Action and Adventure fans.