Daybreak
“The shortest distance between two points is disaster.”
Synopsis
Dillan Johansen is a disorganized transit authority supervisor suffering from a serious personal tragedy. Dillan's bravery is put to the test the day a major earthquake hits Los Angeles and traps Dillan in an underground tunnel with a handful of subway riders. Dillan works underground to save the panicked citizens from raging fire, rushing water, and a secret cache of toxic chemicals.
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Daybreak (2000) Official Trailer in English (Short Version)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-21
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Roy Scheider
Stan Marshall
Ted McGinley
Dillon Johansen
Ken Olandt
Deputy Mayor John Ellis
Ursula Brooks
Savanna
Adam Wylie
Newton Warner
Jaime Bergman
Suzy
Mark Kiely
Griffin
Anne Lockhart
Mrs. Warner
Duane Davis
CTA Worker Ford
Julie Brown
Connie Spheres
Allison Dunbar
Reporter
Pepe Serna
Herman Ortiz
Marc McClure
Samuel White
Troy Evans
Repo Man
William O'Leary
Head of Security
Kyle Olandt
Kid #1
Taylor Olandt
Kid #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Pellerin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Raymond
- Original Score
- Daniel Nielsen
- Original Title
- Daybreak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Pellerin
Jonathan Raymond
Daniel Nielsen
Patrick Rousseau
Randy Carter
James Hollensteiner, Thomas J. Niedermeyer Jr., Richard Smith, Jeffery Beach, Ken Olandt
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Pellerin
Director
Jonathan Raymond
Writer
Jeffery Beach
Producer
Ken Olandt
Producer
Phillip J. Roth
Producer
Randy Carter
Editor
David Huang
Production Design
Julia Bartholomew
Costume Design
Steven M. Blasini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ron Otis
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick Rousseau
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreak
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What is Daybreak about?
Dillan Johansen is a disorganized transit authority supervisor suffering from a serious personal tragedy. Dillan's bravery is put to the test the day a major earthquake hits Los Angeles and traps Dillan in an underground tunnel with a handful of subway riders. Dillan works underground to save the panicked citizens from raging fire, rushing water, and a secret cache of toxic chemicals.
Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak was directed by Jean Pellerin.
Who stars in Daybreak?
The principal cast of Daybreak includes Roy Scheider, Ted McGinley, Ken Olandt, Ursula Brooks, Adam Wylie.
When was Daybreak released and how long is it?
Daybreak was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Daybreak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daybreak was composed by Daniel Nielsen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daybreak?
Daybreak holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).