Rebel

– This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 29 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Rebel (1985)

This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him

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Release Date:

05 Dec 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writer:

Bob Herbert (play), Michael Jenkins, John Lind (adaptation)

Main Actors:

Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown, Bill Hunter

Plot:

This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him.

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Production:

Village Roadshow Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.6/10