Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942): Cast
Commandos Strike at Dawn is a 1942 war drama directed by John Farrow, starring Cedric Hardwicke as Admiral Bowen, Alexander Knox and Robert Coote. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John Farrow
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Commandos Strike at Dawn About?
The premise of Commandos Strike at Dawn without spoilers.
The film finally brings to the screen the legendary saga of the world‑renowned commandos. After Nazis devastate his tranquil Norwegian fishing village, a grieving widower escapes to Britain, trains, and returns to lead a daring commando raid against the occupiers.
Commandos Strike at Dawn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nazi occupied norway
- war propaganda
- foreigner playing german character
- american actor playing foreigner
- village
- nazi
- widower
- wedding
- killing
- england
- norway
- commando
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- atrocity
- nazi soldier
- military occupation
- wedding cake
- teacher
- master race
- year 1939
- evil man
- bagpipes
- husband wife relationship
- torture
- storm trooper
- father son relationship
- sacrifice
- rifle
- revenge
- raid
- raider
- norwegian resistance
- murder
- murderer
- gestapo
- fugitive
- explosion
- father daughter relationship
- atlantic ocean
- 1930s
- whistle
- wedding reception
- war crime
- troop ship
- traitor
- stabbed to death
- schoolteacher
- salmon
- sabotage
- reprisal
- quisling
Commandos Strike at Dawn Cast & Characters
Cedric Hardwicke leads the cast as Admiral Bowen, with Alexander Knox as German Captain and Robert Coote as Robert Bowen. Directed by John Farrow; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Farrow
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Cedric Hardwicke as Admiral Bowen -
Alexander Knox as German Captain -
Robert Coote as Robert Bowen -
Rosemary DeCamp as Hilma Arnesen
Also Starring in Commandos Strike at Dawn
· 15 more- Paul Muni Eric Toresen
- Lloyd Bridges Young German Soldier (uncredited)
- Erville Alderson Johan Garme
- Lillian Gish Mrs. Bergesen
- Ray Collins Johan Bergesen
- Eddie Hall German Soldier at the Sound Detector (uncredited)
- Louis Jean Heydt Karl Arnesen
- George Macready Schoolteacher
- Rod Cameron Pastor
- Anna Lee Judith Bowen
- Barbara Everest Mrs. Olav
- Richard Derr Gunnar Korstad
- Elisabeth Fraser Anna Korstad
- Ann Carter Solveig Toresen (uncredited)
- Arthur Margetson German Colonel
Cars in Commandos Strike at Dawn
7 cars on screen, including the 1940 Chevrolet C8 CMP and the Indian Chief.
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1940 Chevrolet C8 CMP Minor role -
Indian Chief Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Commandos Strike at Dawn Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ataque al amanecer” and “Uragano all'alba”.
- Also known as
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- Ataque al amanecer
- Uragano all'alba
- Le commando frappe à l'aube
- Απόδραση την Αυγή
- 拂晓攻击
- Коммандос атакуют на рассвете
- Komandosi atakują o świcie
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Commandos Strike at Dawn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Commandos Strike at Dawn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Commandos Strike at Dawn?
Commandos Strike at Dawn runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Commandos Strike at Dawn released?
Commandos Strike at Dawn was released on December 30, 1942.
Who directed Commandos Strike at Dawn?
Commandos Strike at Dawn was directed by John Farrow.
More films by John Farrow Who is in the cast of Commandos Strike at Dawn?
Commandos Strike at Dawn stars Cedric Hardwicke as Admiral Bowen, Alexander Knox as German Captain and Robert Coote as Robert Bowen, among 19 credited actors.
Does Commandos Strike at Dawn have a post-credit scene?
No. Commandos Strike at Dawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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