Before the Dawn (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Before the Dawn is a drama film directed by Grigori Melik-Avakyan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the short stories of A. Bakunts "Girl Honar", "Letter to the Russian Tsar", "Orange", "White Horse". About the fate of the young teacher Alexander, who came to the Armenian village and sided with the Bolsheviks in their struggle against class enemies.
Who’s in it. Before the Dawn stars Hrachia Nersisyan as old man Artin, Gurgen Janibekyan as Arakel-aga, Khoren Abramyan as Manas and Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as teacher Alexander, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Dawn (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Before the Dawn?
- Before the Dawn stars Hrachia Nersisyan, Gurgen Janibekyan, Khoren Abramyan, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and Vaghinak Marguni.
- When was Before the Dawn released?
- Before the Dawn was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.