Rescue Team (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.7

Released in 1983, Rescue Team is an action film directed by Jun Gallardo, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Richard Harrison stars as a super tough CIA agent in this over-the-top action-packed Filipino jungle action flick. Bloody violence, a jungle full of bamboo death traps and some double crossing keeps things more than interesting and a definite must for fans of Filipino exploitation action.
Who’s in it. Rescue Team stars Richard Harrison as Robert Burton, Romano Kristoff as Franco Mancini, Don Gordon Bell as Harry Thomas and Tetchie Agbayani as Kara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Rescue Team has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rescue Team page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rescue Team 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 Rescue Team (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rescue Team change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rescue Team worth watching?
- Rescue Team holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rescue Team?
- Rescue Team stars Richard Harrison, Romano Kristoff, Don Gordon Bell, Tetchie Agbayani and Jim Gaines.
- When was Rescue Team released?
- Rescue Team was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.