The Rescue, Dante Lam’s larger-than-life story of a Chinese rescue team’s death-defying mission to save survivors of a fiery offshore catastrophe, is in theaters now!
Playing now in select theaters in the U.S. -including the Vineland Drive-In in the Los Angeles Area and the Capitol Drive-In in the Bay Area (San Jose)- is the #1 film in China, Dante Lam’s The Rescue! The film had about a $34 million opening in China and after watching the highlights trailer, it’s easy to see why. The film looks to be an action-filled disaster movie chalked full of drama and incredible special effects. The action looks to take place in the land, air, and sea and definitely seems looks to get the adrenaline pumping. It’s also said to be one of the biggest productions to ever be set at sea! You can use Fandango to find the film playing in a theater near you. Continue reading below to see the movie poster and official movie synopsis.
Directed by legendary Hong Kong filmmaker Dante Lam, this trailer gives a small glimpse into the larger-than-life story of a Chinese rescue team’s death-defying mission to save survivors of a fiery offshore catastrophe.
Comprised of men of women from various backgrounds and led by a maverick captain (played by heartthrob and action star Eddie Peng), the unit must set aside their differences to face escalating challenges across air, land and sea. The film also boasts amazing special effects, with production designer Martin Laing (“Titanic”, “Clash of the Titans”) and special effects supervisor John Frazier (“Spider-Man”, “Transformers”) who helped to create this $100 million production and one of the largest films set at sea!