The Day Will Dawn
"Thrilling drama of the new secret front!"
Originally released in 1942. The Day Will Dawn is a drama/war film. directed by Harold French.
Starring Hugh Williams, Griffith Jones, and Deborah Kerr
Synopsis
When Hitler invades Poland, sports journalist Colin Metcalfe (Hugh Williams) is unexpectedly reassigned as a foreign correspondent in Norway. En route, his ship is attacked by a German U-boat, but his warning to the Royal Navy is dismissed and he loses his post. With the German invasion of Norway soon after, Metcalfe returns, determined to uncover enemy operations and strike back against the occupiers. (Note: The film was released in the United States under the alternate title The Avengers (1942).)
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hugh Williams
as Colin Metcalfe
Griffith Jones
as Police Inspector Gunter (as Griffiths Jones)
Deborah Kerr
as Kari Alstad
Ralph Richardson
as Frank Lockwood
Francis L. Sullivan
as Kommandant Ulrich Wettau
Roland Culver
as Cmdr. Pittwaters
Finlay Currie
as Capt. Alstad
Niall MacGinnis
as Olaf
Elizabeth Mann
as Gerda
Raymond Huntley
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paul Soskin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Day Will Dawn about?
When Hitler invades Poland, sports journalist Colin Metcalfe (Hugh Williams) is unexpectedly reassigned as a foreign correspondent in Norway. En route, his ship is attacked by a German U-boat, but ...
Who directed The Day Will Dawn?
The Day Will Dawn was directed by Harold French.
How long is The Day Will Dawn?
The Day Will Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Day Will Dawn released?
The Day Will Dawn was released on June 8, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Day Will Dawn?
The main cast of The Day Will Dawn includes Hugh Williams, Griffith Jones, Deborah Kerr, Ralph Richardson, Francis L. Sullivan.