Deadline at Dawn (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1946, Deadline at Dawn is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Harold Clurman, running about 83 minutes. “Fate points the finger of suspicion... and one evening of innocent fun turns into a nightmare of MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Navy sailor has one night to find out why a woman was killed and he ended up with a bag of money after a drinking blackout.
Who’s in it. Deadline at Dawn stars Susan Hayward as June Goffe, Paul Lukas as Gus Hoffman, Bill Williams as Alex Winkler and Joseph Calleia as Val Bartelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Deadline 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 Deadline at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadline at Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadline at Dawn (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadline at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadline at Dawn worth watching?
- Deadline at Dawn holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadline at Dawn?
- Deadline at Dawn stars Susan Hayward, Paul Lukas, Bill Williams, Joseph Calleia and Osa Massen.
- When was Deadline at Dawn released?
- Deadline at Dawn was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.