The 7th Dawn
“A STRANGE LAND SLEEPS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN - SO STILL...SO MYSTERIOUS...SO UNTOUCHED- UNTIL THE FIRST LIGHT OF DAWN AWAKENS THE PASSIONS OF MEN AND THE FURIES OF WAR!”
Synopsis
Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.
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The 7th Dawn (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Tunberg
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- The 7th Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Holdean
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Karl Tunberg, Michael Keon
Riz Ortolani
Freddie Young
John Shirley
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
John Shirley
Editor
John Stoll
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 7th Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 7th Dawn about?
Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.
Who directed The 7th Dawn?
The 7th Dawn was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in The 7th Dawn?
The principal cast of The 7th Dawn includes William Holden, Susannah York, Capucine, Tetsuro Tamba, Michael Goodliffe.
When was The 7th Dawn released and how long is it?
The 7th Dawn was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The 7th Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 7th Dawn was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is The 7th Dawn based on a book or true story?
The 7th Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Keon".