The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, The Sun Sets at Dawn is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Sloane, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A reporter investigates the story of a young man who may have been wrongly convicted and sentenced to be executed.
Who’s in it. The Sun Sets at Dawn stars Sally Parr as The Girl, Patrick Waltz as The Boy (as Philip Shawn), Walter Reed as The Chaplain and Lee Frederick as Blackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sun Sets at Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sun Sets at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sun Sets at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950)?
- In US, The Sun Sets at Dawn is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sun Sets at Dawn worth watching?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sun Sets at Dawn?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn stars Sally Parr, Patrick Waltz, Walter Reed, Lee Frederick and Houseley Stevenson.
- When was The Sun Sets at Dawn released?
- The Sun Sets at Dawn was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.