The Rescue (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, The Rescue is an action film directed by Shen Chiang, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Renowned writer Shen Chiang had become so popular for his scripts that the studio let him direct as well. Here he continued his winning ways with this tale of the end of the Sung Dynasty and the survivors who band together to save their prime minister. Shen outdoes himself with this bold and stirring story of daring Sung avengers (led by Shaws' first international star, Lo Lieh), who must fight their way out of trap after trap.
Who’s in it. The Rescue stars Lo Lieh as Lo Ho-wu, Shih Szu as Bai Yaerh, Ku Wen-Chung as Liu San and Fang Mian as Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Rescue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rescue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rescue (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rescue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rescue worth watching?
- The Rescue holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rescue?
- The Rescue stars Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Ku Wen-Chung, Fang Mian and Ling Ling.
- When was The Rescue released?
- The Rescue was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.