The Rescuers

The Rescuers

Year: 2014

Language: English

Director: Michael King

Documentary

This documentary tells the remarkable stories of thirteen diplomats who demonstrated incredible courage while saving tens of thousands of Jewish people during World War II. Featuring interviews with survivors and historians, the film examines the historical context and explores the vital lessons learned from this period. A Rwandan activist and a Holocaust historian join forces on a worldwide journey to uncover the full truth behind these acts of bravery and to consider the importance of preventing future atrocities.

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1

Penny's Plea

In the heart of Devil's Bayou, 6-year-old orphan Penny drops a heartfelt message in a bottle into the river. She pleads for assistance, unknowingly setting into motion a series of events that will change her life.

Devil's Bayou, Louisiana
2

Message Reaches New York

The bottle carrying Penny's message floats all the way to New York City, where it is discovered by the Rescue Aid Society. This esteemed organization of mice, operating within the United Nations, takes immediate action to address Penny's plea.

New York City
3

Mission Assigned

Among the Society, the enthusiastic Miss Bianca volunteers for the mission to save Penny. She enlists Bernard, a timid janitor, as her partner, and they prepare to set off on their journey.

Rescue Aid Society Headquarters
4

Warning from Rufus

Upon arriving at Morningside Orphanage, Bianca and Bernard meet Rufus, an elderly cat. He warns them about the wicked Madame Medusa, who once tried to lure Penny into her schemes.

Morningside Orphanage
5

Investigating Medusa

Bianca and Bernard investigate Medusa's pawn shop, where they discover her sinister plans to capture Penny. They learn that Medusa and her accomplice, Mr. Snoops, are after the legendary Devil's Eye diamond.

Medusa's Pawn Shop
6

Kidnapping Revealed

The duo soon realizes that Medusa has kidnapped Penny and taken her back to Devil's Bayou. They are determined to rescue her before her situation worsens with the involvement of two fierce crocodiles.

Devil's Bayou
7

Team Assembles

Bianca and Bernard mingle with a variety of local animals, including Orville the albatross and Evinrude the dragonfly, to gather support for their rescue mission. Each character plays a crucial role in planning Penny's rescue.

Devil's Bayou
8

The Daring Rescue Plan

The brave mice devise a daring escape plan to thwart Medusa’s scheme. They rally local animals for assistance, but Evinrude faces unexpected delays caused by bats obstructing his path to reach them.

Devil's Bayou
9

Penny's Cave Adventure

Penny is forced into a perilous cave by Medusa and Mr. Snoops, unaware that Bianca and Bernard are cleverly hiding in her dress pocket. A thrilling treasure hunt begins as they search for the Devil's Eye within a pirate skull.

Pirate Cave
10

Tidal Wave Escape

As Penny pries the treasure free, disaster strikes when a tidal wave floods the cave. The group manages to escape just in time, clutching the Devil's Eye but facing new dangers ahead.

Pirate Cave
11

Medusa's Betrayal

Medusa betrays Mr. Snoops and hides the diamond in Penny's teddy bear, threatening them at gunpoint. However, she soon falls prey to Bernard and Bianca's traps, losing both the bear and the diamond.

Devil's Bayou
12

Rallying Local Support

The local animals band together to help Bernard and Bianca outsmart Brutus and Nero. They ignite a chaotic fireworks display, further complicating Medusa's pursuit and aiding in Penny's escape.

Devil's Bayou
13

The Chase

In a climactic chase, Penny, Bernard, and Bianca commandeer Medusa's swamp-mobile to escape. Medusa, using crocodiles as water skis, hangs precariously from her sinking boat amidst the chaos.

Devil's Bayou
14

Celebration in New York

Back in New York, the Rescue Aid Society celebrates Penny's bravery as they watch the news. Penny's story reveals her uncovering of the Devil's Eye, which has been donated to the Smithsonian Institution.

New York City
15

A New Family

As the mice rejoice, it is joyfully mentioned that Penny has found a new family ready to adopt her. Just as they bask in their triumph, Evinrude arrives with another urgent plea, signaling yet another adventure ahead.

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