The General Died at Dawn (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, The General Died at Dawn is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 98 minutes. “GARY GOES GUNNING IN CHINA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. China, 1930s, during the ravaging civil war. General Pen entrusts O'Hara, an intrepid American adventurer, with the mission of providing a large sum of money to Mr. Wu with the task of buying weapons in Shanghai to help end General Yang's tyranny that keeps an entire province under his ruthless iron boot.
Who’s in it. The General Died at Dawn stars Gary Cooper as O'Hara, Akim Tamiroff as General Yang, Madeleine Carroll as Judy Perrie and Porter Hall as Peter Perrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The General Died 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 The General Died at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The General Died at Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The General Died at Dawn (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The General Died at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The General Died at Dawn worth watching?
- The General Died at Dawn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The General Died at Dawn?
- The General Died at Dawn stars Gary Cooper, Akim Tamiroff, Madeleine Carroll, Porter Hall and Dudley Digges.
- When was The General Died at Dawn released?
- The General Died at Dawn was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.