The Rescue(1988)
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.
The Rescue 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.
The Rescue (1988) is a action, adventure and drama film directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, released on August 5, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Edward Albert, James Cromwell, Kevin Dillon and Marc Price. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Ferdinand Fairfax
- Writers:
- Jim Thomas, John Thomas
- Producers:
- Laura Ziskin
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Production:
- Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Rescue (1988) Trailer
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The Rescue Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, written by Jim Thomas and John Thomas, produced by Laura Ziskin.
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The Rescue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Rescue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rescue online?
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The Rescue (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rescue?
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The main cast of The Rescue (1988) includes Edward Albert, James Cromwell, Kevin Dillon, Marc Price and Christine Harnos. The film was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rescue released?
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The Rescue was released on August 5, 1988 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Rescue worth watching?
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The Rescue (1988) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rescue?
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Yes. The official The Rescue trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.