The Day Will Dawn
“Thrilling drama of the new secret front!”
Synopsis
When Hitler invades Poland, sports journalist Colin Metcalfe (Hugh Williams) is unexpectedly reassigned as a foreign correspondent in Norway. En route, his ship is attacked by a German U-boat, but his warning to the Royal Navy is dismissed and he loses his post. With the German invasion of Norway soon after, Metcalfe returns, determined to uncover enemy operations and strike back against the occupiers.
Top Cast
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Hugh Williams
Colin Metcalfe
Griffith Jones
Police Inspector Gunter (as Griffiths Jones)
Deborah Kerr
Kari Alstad
Ralph Richardson
Frank Lockwood
Francis L. Sullivan
Kommandant Ulrich Wettau
Roland Culver
Cmdr. Pittwaters
Finlay Currie
Capt. Alstad
Niall MacGinnis
Olaf
Elizabeth Mann
Gerda
Raymond Huntley
Patricia Medina
Ingrid
Roland Pertwee
Capt. Waverley
Henry Oscar
Newspaper Editor
David Horne
Evans, Foreign Editor
Henry Hewitt
Jack, News Editor
John Warwick
Milligan, Reporter in Fleet Street Pub
Brefni O'Rorke
Political Journalist
Bernard Miles
McAllister (Irish Soldier)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold French
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald, Patrick Kirwan
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The Day Will Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paul Soskin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold French
Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald, Patrick Kirwan, Frank Owen
Richard Addinsell
Cyril J. Knowles
Michael C. Chorlton
Paul Soskin
Department Leadership Roster
Harold French
Director
Terence Rattigan
Screenplay
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Patrick Kirwan
Screenplay
Paul Soskin
Producer
Michael C. Chorlton
Editor
Cyril J. Knowles
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day Will Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day Will Dawn about?
When Hitler invades Poland, sports journalist Colin Metcalfe (Hugh Williams) is unexpectedly reassigned as a foreign correspondent in Norway. En route, his ship is attacked by a German U-boat, but his warning to the Royal Navy is dismissed and he loses his post. With the German invasion of Norway soon after, Metcalfe returns, determined to uncover enemy operations and strike back against the occupiers.
Who directed The Day Will Dawn?
The Day Will Dawn was directed by Harold French.
Who stars in The Day Will Dawn?
The principal cast of The Day Will Dawn includes Hugh Williams, Griffith Jones, Deborah Kerr, Ralph Richardson, Francis L. Sullivan.
When was The Day Will Dawn released and how long is it?
The Day Will Dawn was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day Will Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day Will Dawn was composed by Richard Addinsell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day Will Dawn?
The Day Will Dawn holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).