The Dawn Patrol
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Originally released in 1930. The Dawn Patrol is a war/drama film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Neil Hamilton
Synopsis
World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Barthelmess
as Dick Courtney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Neil Hamilton
as Major Brand
Frank McHugh
as Flaherty
Clyde Cook
as Bott
James Finlayson
as Field Sergeant
Gardner James
as Ralph Hollister
William Janney
as Gordon 'Donny' Scott
Edmund Breon
as Lieutenant Phipps
Jack Ackroyd
as Ackroyd (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
- Franco London Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dawn Patrol about?
World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Dawn Patrol released?
The Dawn Patrol was released on July 10, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dawn Patrol?
The main cast of The Dawn Patrol includes Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh, Clyde Cook.