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That Is the Dawn

That Is the Dawn

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That Is the Dawn

1956

1h 42m

6.5(32 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A generous doctor is aghast that the population of a small island is being oppressed and mistreated, but is seemingly unable to do anything about it, until the arrival of a young woman and the death of one of his friends prompts him into action.

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10 featured cast members

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Georges Marchal

Georges Marchal

Doctor Valerio

Lucia Bosè

Lucia Bosè

Clara

Julien Bertheau

Julien Bertheau

Commissioner Fasaro

Jean-Jacques Delbo

Jean-Jacques Delbo

Gorzone

Simone Paris

Simone Paris

Mrs. Gorzone

Robert Le Fort

Robert Le Fort

Pietro

Brigitte Elloy

Brigitte Elloy

Magda

Pascal Mazzotti

Pascal Mazzotti

Azzopardi

Jane Morlet

Gaston Modot

Gaston Modot

Sandro's new tenant

Creative team

Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Written by: Luis Buñuel
Jean Ferry
Produced by: Edmond Ténoudji

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