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The Dawning (1988)

PG · 1988-06-08 · 1h 37m · EN
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An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.

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Robert KnightsDirectorMoira WilliamsWriter

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Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsCassius / Angus BarrieRebecca PidgeonRebecca PidgeonNancy GulliverJean SimmonsJean SimmonsAunt MaryTrevor HowardTrevor HowardGrandfatherTara MacGowranTara MacGowranMaeveHugh GrantHugh GrantHarryRonnie MastersonRonnie MastersonBridieJohn RoganJohn RoganMr. CarrollJoan O'HaraJoan O'HaraMauryaCharmian MayCharmian MayCelia BrabazonAnn WayAnn WayGeorge BrabazonMark O'ReganMark O'ReganJoe Mulhare

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Genre affinityThriller · DramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference414153Actor preference531650 · 79655 · 16258Country preferenceGbDecade preference1980

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What is The Dawning about?

An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.

How long is The Dawning?

The Dawning has a runtime of 97 minutes.