The Great Raid
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The Great Raid

The most daring rescue mission of our time is a story that has never been told

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As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by John Dahl

As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & Loyalty
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Great Raid.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

John Dahl

Screenplay / Writers

Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard, William B. Breuer

Executive Producers

Lawrence Bender, Jonathan Gordon, Marty Katz

Original Score

Trevor Rabin

Cinematography

Peter Menzies Jr.

Film Editing

Pietro Scalia

Production Design

Bruno Rubeo

Costume Styling

Lizzy Gardiner

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Lawrence Bender ProductionsUS
Marty Katz Productions

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Lawrence Bender ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Marty Katz ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2002 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2003 - 2004 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2004 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

August 12, 2005

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of The Great Raid, John Dahl and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Benjamin Bratt's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Great Raid, Benjamin Bratt underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside James Franco. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

John Dahl concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Great Raid, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($10.2M Gross)

The Great Raid conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $10.2 Million against an estimated $80.0 Million production budget (0.1x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Great Raid was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$80.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$10.2 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.1x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Great Raid

Where was The Great Raid filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Great Raid was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Lawrence Bender Productions, Marty Katz Productions. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Great Raid?

The ensemble features Benjamin Bratt as Lt. Colonel Mucci, James Franco as Captain Prince, Connie Nielsen as Margaret Utinsky, Logan Marshall-Green as Lt. Paul Colvin, under the visionary direction of John Dahl.

Where can I stream The Great Raid online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Great Raid (2005) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Great Raid?

The Great Raid is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.