Commandos Strike at Dawn
“At Last On The Screen! The Mighty Story Of The World-Famous COMMANDOS!”
Synopsis
A gentle widower with a small daughter finds his peaceful small rural village suddenly invaded by Nazis and, enraged in short order by their atrocities, becomes the leader of an aggressive underground movement.
Top Cast
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Paul Muni
Eric Toresen
Ann Carter
Solveig Toresen
Richard Derr
Gunnar Korstad
Elisabeth Fraser
Anna Korstad
Cedric Hardwicke
Admiral Bowen
Robert Coote
Robert Bowen
Anna Lee
Judith Bowen
Ray Collins
Johan Bergesen
Erville Alderson
Johan Garme
Louis Jean Heydt
Karl Arnesen
Arthur Margetson
German Colonel
Alexander Knox
German Captain
Barbara Everest
Mrs. Olav
Rosemary DeCamp
Hilma Arnesen
Lillian Gish
Mrs. Bergesen
Rod Cameron
Pastor
George Macready
Schoolteacher
Lloyd Bridges
Young German Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Shaw
- Original Score
- Louis Gruenberg
- Original Title
- Commandos Strike at Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Irwin Shaw, C. S. Forester
Louis Gruenberg
William C. Mellor
Anne Bauchens
Lester Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Lester Cowan
Producer
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Louis Gruenberg
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commandos Strike at Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Commandos Strike at Dawn about?
A gentle widower with a small daughter finds his peaceful small rural village suddenly invaded by Nazis and, enraged in short order by their atrocities, becomes the leader of an aggressive underground movement.
Who directed Commandos Strike at Dawn?
Commandos Strike at Dawn was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Commandos Strike at Dawn?
The principal cast of Commandos Strike at Dawn includes Paul Muni, Ann Carter, Richard Derr, Elisabeth Fraser, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was Commandos Strike at Dawn released and how long is it?
Commandos Strike at Dawn was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Commandos Strike at Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Commandos Strike at Dawn was composed by Louis Gruenberg.