Rebel(1985)
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
Rebel 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
Rebel (1985) is a war and romance film directed by Michael Jenkins, released on December 5, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown and Bill Hunter. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Jenkins
- Writers:
- Michael Jenkins, Bob Herbert, Bob Herbert
- Producers:
- Phillip Emanuel
- Cinematographer:
- Peter James
- Production:
- J&M Entertainment, Roadshow Films
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Rebel (1985) Trailer
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Rebel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Dillon
as Rebel
Debra Byrne
as Kathy McLeod
Bryan Brown
as Tiger
Bill Hunter
as Browning
Ray Barrett
as Bubbles
Julie Nihill
as Joycie
John O'May
as Benie
- Kim Deacon
Kim Deacon
as Hazel
- Isabelle Anderson
Isabelle Anderson
as Mrs. Palmer
Sheree da Costa
as Barbara
Joy Smithers
as Mary, All Girl Band
Cassandra Delaney
as All Girl Band
Key crew
Directed by Michael Jenkins, written by Michael Jenkins, Bob Herbert and Bob Herbert, produced by Phillip Emanuel.
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Rebel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Rebel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rebel online?
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Rebel (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Franatic Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rebel?
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The main cast of Rebel (1985) includes Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown, Bill Hunter and Ray Barrett. The film was directed by Michael Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rebel released?
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Rebel was released on December 5, 1985 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Rebel worth watching?
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Rebel (1985) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rebel?
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Yes. The official Rebel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.