The Dawn
Originally released in 1986. The Dawn is a drama film. directed by Miklós Jancsó.
Starring Philippe Léotard, Michael York, and Christine Boisson
Synopsis
In a drama in which even Gad has a role as well as Michael York, it is certain that serious issues are at stake. Set during the time before the state of Israel was created and established, a British officer has been captured by a band of Jewish resistance fighters with the intent of killing him at dawn. One of the Jews was sentenced to die after being captured by the English, and this death will be in retaliation. The trouble is that a young and ambivalent fighter is left holding the officer captive with orders to shoot him at the pre-arranged time. It is a long night of soul-searching before the Jewish soldier comes up with a solution to his quandary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Odessa Films
- YNIL Film Productions
- Swan productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dawn about?
In a drama in which even Gad has a role as well as Michael York, it is certain that serious issues are at stake. Set during the time before the state of Israel was created and established, a Britis...
Who directed The Dawn?
The Dawn was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
How long is The Dawn?
The Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Dawn released?
The Dawn was released on December 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dawn?
The main cast of The Dawn includes Philippe Léotard, Michael York, Christine Boisson, Serge Avédikian, Paul Blain.