The Hour Before the Dawn
"W. Somerset Maugham's most savage portrait of a dangerous woman!"
Originally released in 1944. The Hour Before the Dawn is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Tuttle. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, and John Sutton
Synopsis
A beautiful Austrian refugee in England--who is also a Nazi agent--marries a scholarly English pacifist. He lives near a secret military base she needs to get information about so she can help in Hitler's planned invasion of England.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Veronica Lake
as Dora Bruckmann
Franchot Tone
as Jim Hetherton
John Sutton
as Roger Hetherton
Binnie Barnes
as May Hetherton
Henry Stephenson
as Gen. Hetherton
Philip Merivale
as Sir Leslie Buchanon
Nils Asther
as Kurt van der Breughel
Edmund Breon
as Freddy Merritt
David Leland
as Tommy Hetherton
Mary Gordon
as Annie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hour Before the Dawn about?
A beautiful Austrian refugee in England--who is also a Nazi agent--marries a scholarly English pacifist. He lives near a secret military base she needs to get information about so she can help in H...
Who directed The Hour Before the Dawn?
The Hour Before the Dawn was directed by Frank Tuttle.
How long is The Hour Before the Dawn?
The Hour Before the Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Hour Before the Dawn released?
The Hour Before the Dawn was released on May 10, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hour Before the Dawn?
The main cast of The Hour Before the Dawn includes Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, John Sutton, Binnie Barnes, Henry Stephenson.