That Is the Dawn (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, That Is the Dawn is a drama and romance film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small town in southern France, on the seafront and not far from Italy, Dr. Valerio is working to heal the poor. His young wife, could no longer stand the place, encouraged him to go and settle in Nice but the doctor does not want to leave before having found a replacement. Valerio was particularly friendly with Sandro, an agricultural worker who maintains the trees belonging to Gorzone, wealthy industrialist and major employer in the city. Sandro, disturbed by the serious illness of his wife, is struggling to fulfill its functions. During an absence of his wife, Dr. Valerio meets Clara, a young Italian, and falls for her. The drama erupts when Gorzone dismisses Sandro ...
Who’s in it. That Is the Dawn stars Georges Marchal as Docteur Valerio, Lucía Bosè as Clara, Julien Bertheau as Le commissaire Fasaro and Jean-Jacques Delbo as Gorzone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, That Is the 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 That Is the Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Is the Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Is the Dawn (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Is the Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Is the Dawn worth watching?
- That Is the Dawn holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Is the Dawn?
- That Is the Dawn stars Georges Marchal, Lucía Bosè, Julien Bertheau, Jean-Jacques Delbo and Simone Paris.
- When was That Is the Dawn released?
- That Is the Dawn was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.