Dawn!
“The movie reveals what the headlines concealed.”
Synopsis
Dawn! is a 1979 Australian sports biopic about the three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Dawn Fraser.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bronwyn Mackay-Payne
Dawn Fraser
Tom Richards
Harry
John Diedrich
Gary
Ron Haddrick
Pop
Bunney Brooke
Mum
Gabrielle Hartley
Kate
Ivar Kants
Len
David Cameron
Joe
Lyndall Barbour
Edie
John Clayton
Syd
Bill Young
Russell
Go Mikami
Police Inspector
Judith Fisher
Chaperone
Reg Gillam
First Board Member
Judi Farr
New Resident
Bill Charlton
Johnno
John Armstrong
Dusty
Peter Corbett
First Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hannam
- Screenplay & Story
- Joy Cavill
- Original Score
- Michael Carlos
- Original Title
- Dawn!
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Aquataurus Film Corp., South Australian Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission, Seven Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hannam
Joy Cavill, Moya Wood
Michael Carlos
Russell Boyd
Max Lemon
Joy Cavill, Jill Robb
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Max Lemon
Editor
Ross Major
Production Design
Joy Cavill
Producer
Joy Cavill
Screenplay
Ken Hannam
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dawn!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dawn! about?
Dawn! is a 1979 Australian sports biopic about the three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Dawn Fraser.
Who directed Dawn!?
Dawn! was directed by Ken Hannam.
Who stars in Dawn!?
The principal cast of Dawn! includes Bronwyn Mackay-Payne, Tom Richards, John Diedrich, Ron Haddrick, Bunney Brooke.
When was Dawn! released and how long is it?
Dawn! was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Dawn!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dawn! was composed by Michael Carlos.