Operation: Daybreak
“It was a hit and run operation with no place to run.”
Synopsis
Czechoslovakia, 1942. Three brave Czech patriots risk everything to rid their country of its brutal Nazi leader, SS-General Reinhard Heydrich.
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Assassination Attempt on the SS generalOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-04-15
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Timothy Bottoms
Jan Kubis
Martin Shaw
Karel Curda
Joss Ackland
Janák
Nicola Pagett
Anna
Anthony Andrews
Jozef Gabcík
Anton Diffring
Reinhard Heydrich
Carl Duering
Karl Frank
Cyril Shaps
Father Petrek
Nigel Stock
General
Diana Coupland
Aunt Marie
Ronald Radd
Carl, Aunt Marie's Husband
Kim Fortune
Atá
Ray Smith
Hájek
George Sewell
Heinz Panwitz, Chief Investigator
Kika Markham
Curda's Wife
Frank Gatliff
Surgeon
Aubrey Woods
Servant
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Fleischer, Gestapo
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Harwood
- Original Score
- David Hentschel
- Original Title
- Operation: Daybreak
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Czechoslovakia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Vista, Howard R. Schuster, American Allied Pictures, Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Ronald Harwood
David Hentschel
Thelma Connell
Carter DeHaven
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Ronald Harwood
Screenplay
David Hentschel
Original Music Composer
Thelma Connell
Editor
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation: Daybreak
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What is Operation: Daybreak about?
Czechoslovakia, 1942. Three brave Czech patriots risk everything to rid their country of its brutal Nazi leader, SS-General Reinhard Heydrich.
Who directed Operation: Daybreak?
Operation: Daybreak was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Operation: Daybreak?
The principal cast of Operation: Daybreak includes Timothy Bottoms, Martin Shaw, Joss Ackland, Nicola Pagett, Anthony Andrews.
When was Operation: Daybreak released and how long is it?
Operation: Daybreak was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation: Daybreak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation: Daybreak was composed by David Hentschel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation: Daybreak?
Operation: Daybreak holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).