The White Dawn
“A True Story of an Artic Adventure.”
Synopsis
In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.
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Warren Oates
Billy
Timothy Bottoms
Daggett
Louis Gossett Jr.
Portagee
Joanasie Salamonie
Kangiak
Simonie Kopapik
Sarkak
Pilitak
Neevee
Sagiaktok
Shaman
Munamee Sako
Sowaiapik
Pitseolai Kili
Sowaiapik's Wife
Meetook Mallee
Ikuma
Seemee Nookiguak
Avinga
Sakkeassie
Dirty Boy
Akshooyooliak
Old Mother
Nilak Butler
Pance
Oolipika Joamie
Mia
Higa Ipeelie
Evaloo
Jacob Partridge
Archer
Ashoona Kilabuck
Shartok
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- James Houston, Thomas Rickman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The White Dawn
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, American Film Properties, Filmways Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
James Houston, Thomas Rickman, Martin Ransohoff
Henry Mancini
Michael Chapman
Douglas Day Stewart
Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Director
James Houston
Screenplay
Thomas Rickman
Screenplay
Douglas Day Stewart
Editor
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Dawn about?
In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.
Who directed The White Dawn?
The White Dawn was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in The White Dawn?
The principal cast of The White Dawn includes Warren Oates, Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr., Joanasie Salamonie, Simonie Kopapik.
When was The White Dawn released and how long is it?
The White Dawn was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Dawn was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The White Dawn based on a book or true story?
The White Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Houston".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Dawn?
The White Dawn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).