This week’s retro trailer is for the 1988 action film The Rescue, which follows a group of American teenagers as they embark on a daring mission to rescue their Navy SEAL fathers, who have been captured and imprisoned in North Korea.
When diplomatic efforts fail to secure the release of the SEALs, the teens—led by the resourceful J.J. Merrill—decide to take matters into their own hands. Utilizing their knowledge of military tactics and the assistance of a retired Navy officer, the group sneaks into North Korea and devises a plan to break their fathers out of a heavily guarded military prison.
As the teens navigate the treacherous landscape of North Korea, they face numerous challenges, including evading enemy soldiers and overcoming the advanced security systems at the prison.
Despite the high stakes and the odds stacked against them, their determination and teamwork enabled them to succeed in their mission.
The Rescue is a quintessential 1980s adventure film that combines the era’s love for teen-centric narratives with the excitement of a high-stakes rescue operation. It’s a ridiculous film, but it’s fun!
The movie was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, and it stars Kevin Dillon as J.J., Christine Harnos as Adrian Phillips, Ned Vaughn as Bobby Sloan, Marc Price as Max, and Ian Giatti as Shawn Howard.
