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Director:
Writer:
Werner Herzog (written by)
Release Date:
27 July 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
A true story of survival... declassified. more
Plot:
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War. full summary | full synopsis
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Pilot
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Laos
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Escape
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Vietnam War
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German American
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Awards:
1 win
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4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(65 articles)
A Serious Man and the odd movie out
(From The Guardian - Film News. 29 November 2009, 1:30 PM, PST)
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
(From FilmShaft.com. 24 November 2009, 1:26 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 29 November 2009, 1:30 PM, PST)
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
(From FilmShaft.com. 24 November 2009, 1:26 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Don't Politicize This Film!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Zach Grenier | ... | Squad Leader | |
| Marshall Bell | ... | Admiral | |
| Christian Bale | ... | Dieter | |
| Toby Huss | ... | Spook | |
| Pat Healy | ... | Norman | |
| GQ | ... | Farkas (as Gregory J. Qaiyum) | |
| James Oliver | ... | Jet Pilot | |
| Brad Carr | ... | U.S. Navy Pilot | |
| Saichia Wongwiroj | ... | Pathet Lao Guard | |
| François Chau | ... | Province Governor (as Francois Chau) | |
| Teerawat Mulvilai | ... | Little Hitler (as Teerawat 'Ka-Ge' Mulvilai) | |
| Mr. Yuttana Muenwaja | ... | Crazy Horse (as Yuttana Muenwaja) | |
| Kriangsak Ming-olo | ... | Jumbo | |
| Somkuan 'Kuan' Siroon | ... | Nook the Rook | |
| Chorn Solyda | ... | Walkie Talkie |
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Rated PG-13 for some sequences of intense war violence and torture.
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Runtime:
126 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:12A |
Ireland:15A |
USA:PG-13 |
Netherlands:16 |
Canada:13+ (Québec) |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) |
Finland:K-13 |
Australia:MA |
Brazil:14 |
Singapore:PG |
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) |
New Zealand:M |
Argentina:13 |
South Korea:15
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In the POW camp where Dieter Dengler was held, there were altogether 7 POWs. For story-telling purposes, this was cut down to 6. This is explained by Werner Herzog in his commentary.
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Continuity: The type of aircraft changed in the crash scene: Dieter Dengler's aircraft was an AD-1 Skyraider. The tail section of the crashed aircraft in the rice paddy is most likely that of a North American AT-6 which has rounded vertical and horizontal tail profiles. The Skyraider has squared off tail profiles.
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Soundtrack:
Mantram der Erdberuhung II
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What is with the ending? (spoiler)more
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I am amazed at how many people are so consumed with Anti-War fever that they can't appreciate a true story about a man who overcomes something that most people couldn't. If it does not reinforce their preconceptions then they consider it propaganda. Yet these same people hale anything, no matter how absurdly ridiculous that reinforces their beliefs. They completely miss the point. Their own prejudices keep them from recognizing and appreciating a work of art when they see it. Many of today's filmmakers seeking to make both fictional films and documentaries about the war in Iraq, as well as wars from the past, are running into a brick wall. Both Hollywood and the Independent Film Industry are refusing to show films that do not take a distinctive anti-war slant. Filmmakers that show an objective view of warfare, neither taking a position for or against the war, are finding it next to impossible to get their films shown. Likewise, if the film is even remotely related to a war and does not blatantly condemn it then it does not get shown. Just ask Nick Bicanic & Jason Bourque how hard it was for them to get their excellent documentary about the modern day use of Private Security Companies seen. As them how many studios offered to purchase the rights to film if they would only change the tone to one of condemnation rather than examination. I get the sense, from the back story about the lack of financing Herzog was able to get for this project that he ran into the same problem. Frankly I am appalled. The industry, both mainstream and independent, are pushing their own agendas over all else. The art form is suffering greatly for it. I congratulate filmmakers like Bicanic and Herzog for refusing to take no for answer. As for this film, it honors a man who risked his life not only for his country but for his fellow POWs. You can hate war and still respect the men and women who were called upon to fight it. You can hate war and still call a POW who escapes capture despite impossible odds a hero. You can hate the war in Iraq and appreciate the sacrifices the men and women who are fighting it are making on your behalf. Don't let your own personal bias lead you to make a mistake you'll regret for the rest of your life. Protest the war all you like, just do it in a way that does not belittle the airmen, soldiers, sailors and marines who are fighting it. Whether you agree with their decision or not, they deserve your understanding and your respect. Just as Dieter Dengler, the POW on whom this film is based, deserves your respect. Don't belittle his sacrifice by politicizing this film. Whether you agree with his decision to become fighter pilot or not, his accomplishments.