Dawn on the Third Day
Poliorkia
Synopsis
The inhabitants of Praxos, a mountain village in an occupied country, organize their own resistance to the oppressor. Faced with reprisals, they decide that every hour a man will cross the bridge that is the population's only supply route. The action, which results in the death of all those taking part, continues until dawn on the third day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Bernard-Aubert, Claude Accursi
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma, Basile Tsitsannis
- Original Title
- Poliorkia
- Country of Origin
- France, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lodice Films, Carayannis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Claude Bernard-Aubert, Claude Accursi
Joseph Kosma, Basile Tsitsannis
Gabriel Rongier
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Writer
Gabriel Rongier
Editor
Claude Accursi
Writer
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn on the Third Day
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What is Dawn on the Third Day about?
The inhabitants of Praxos, a mountain village in an occupied country, organize their own resistance to the oppressor. Faced with reprisals, they decide that every hour a man will cross the bridge that is the population's only supply route. The action, which results in the death of all those taking part, continues until dawn on the third day.
Who directed Dawn on the Third Day?
Dawn on the Third Day was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in Dawn on the Third Day?
The principal cast of Dawn on the Third Day includes Marianna Kouracou, Titos Vandis, George Foundas, Aleka Paizi, Thanos Canellis.
When was Dawn on the Third Day released and how long is it?
Dawn on the Third Day was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dawn on the Third Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dawn on the Third Day was composed by Joseph Kosma, Basile Tsitsannis.