Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Michael F — 20 May 2015

Pas d'effet speciaux, ni mille et une bombe.. Juste du bon acting et superbe histoire de courage. L'histoire vrai de Dieter Dengler.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Michael F on 20 May 2015.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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