Escape at Dawn (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1950, Escape at Dawn is a war film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Mikami, a Japanese soldier, is captured by Chinese forces. Although able to escape, he is treated with contempt by his peers. After falling in love with a prostitute named Harumi, she convinces him to desert the army and live with her. Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi with a screenplay by Taniguchi and Akira Kurosawa and assistant direction by Ishiro Honda. Kurosawa's final credit as a screenwriter was removed from initial release due to various rewrites.
Who’s in it. Escape at Dawn stars Ryō Ikebe as Mikami, Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Harumi, Eitarō Ozawa as Adjutant and Hajime Izu as Oda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Escape at Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape at Dawn tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape at Dawn (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape at Dawn worth watching?
- Escape at Dawn holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape at Dawn?
- Escape at Dawn stars Ryō Ikebe, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Eitarō Ozawa, Hajime Izu and Haruo Tanaka.
- When was Escape at Dawn released?
- Escape at Dawn was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.