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Anthony Hopkins
Cassius / Angus Barrie
Rebecca Pidgeon
Nancy Gulliver
Jean Simmons
Aunt Mary
Trevor Howard
Grandfather
Tara MacGowran
Maeve
Hugh Grant
Harry
Ronnie Masterson
Bridie
John Rogan
Mr. Carroll
Joan O'Hara
Maurya
Charmian May
Celia Brabazon
Ann Way
George Brabazon
Mark O'Regan
Joe Mulhare
Brendan Laird
Tommy Roche
Adrian Dunbar
Capt. Rankin
Geoffrey Greenhill
Cpl. Tweedie
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Knights
- Screenplay & Story
- Moira Williams, Jennifer Johnston
- Original Score
- Simon May
- Original Title
- The Dawning
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Knights
Moira Williams, Jennifer Johnston
Simon May
Adrian Biddle
Neville Cawas Bardoliwalla, Graham Benson, Sarah Lawson
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Williams
Writer
Robert Knights
Director
Neville Cawas Bardoliwalla
Producer
Sarah Lawson
Producer
Adrian Biddle
Director of Photography
Simon May
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dawning about?
An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.
Who directed The Dawning?
The Dawning was directed by Robert Knights.
Who stars in The Dawning?
The principal cast of The Dawning includes Anthony Hopkins, Rebecca Pidgeon, Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard, Tara MacGowran.
When was The Dawning released and how long is it?
The Dawning was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dawning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dawning was composed by Simon May.
Is The Dawning based on a book or true story?
The Dawning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jennifer Johnston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawning?
The Dawning holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).