The Dawning (1988) - film review
Robert Knights
Drama / Romance / Thriller
Summary
The Dawning is a British thriller film first released in 1988,
directed by Robert Knights.
The film is based on a novel by Jennifer Johnston and stars Anthony Hopkins, Rebecca Pidgeon, Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard and Tara MacGowran.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Robert Knights
- Script: Jennifer Johnston (novel), Bernard MacLaverty, Moira Williams
- Photo: Adrian Biddle
- Music: Simon May
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins (Cassius aka Angus Barrie), Rebecca Pidgeon (Nancy Gulliver), Jean Simmons (Aunt Mary), Trevor Howard (Grandfather), Tara MacGowran (Maeve), Hugh Grant (Harry), Ronnie Masterson (Bridie), John Rogan (Mr. Carroll), Joan O’Hara (Maurya), Charmian May (Celia Brabazon), Ann Way (George Brabazon), Mark O’Regan (Joe Mulhare), Brendan Laird (Tommy Roche), Adrian Dunbar (Capt. Rankin), Geoffrey Greenhill (Cpl. Tweedie)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 97 min
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