Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1942, Commandos Strike at Dawn is a drama and war film directed by John Farrow, running about 98 minutes. “At Last On The Screen! The Mighty Story Of The World-Famous COMMANDOS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gentle widower, enraged at Nazi atrocities against his peaceful Norwegian fishing village, escapes to Britain and returns leading a commando force against the oppressors.
Who’s in it. Commandos Strike at Dawn stars Paul Muni as Eric Toresen, Anna Lee as Judith Bowen, Lillian Gish as Mrs. Bergesen and Cedric Hardwicke as Admiral Bowen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Commandos Strike at Dawn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Commandos Strike at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Commandos Strike at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942)?
- In US, Commandos Strike at Dawn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Commandos Strike at Dawn worth watching?
- Commandos Strike at Dawn holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Commandos Strike at Dawn?
- Commandos Strike at Dawn stars Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke and Robert Coote.
- When was Commandos Strike at Dawn released?
- Commandos Strike at Dawn was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.