Dawn (1933)
Released three days after Adolf Hitler became Reichskanzler, it was the first film to have its screening in Nazi Germany. It became a symbol of the new times touted by the Nazi regime. The title (literally "morning-red") is the German term for the reddish coloring of the east sky about a half hour before the sunrise. On patrol Captain Liers and his submarine crew sink an important British ship, but while returning to harbour, they're lured into a trap by a British vessel disguised as a neutral Danish one. They sink it after it attacks them without warning, but while they prepare to rescue survivors, a British destroyer sinks the sub. On the sea bed 60 feet down, with all but the bridge flooded, the 10 surviving crew have only 8 rescue devices. Liers orders the crew to use them, but they disobey - either all escape or nobody does.
Cast
- Rudolf Forster - Kapitanleutnant Helmut Liers
- Fritz Genschow - Oberleutnant 'Phipps' Fredericks
- Paul Westermeier - Bordfunker Jaul
- Camilla Spira - Grete Jaul
- Gerhard Bienert - Steuermann Böhm
- Adele Sandrock - Mutter Liers
- Hans Leibelt - Bürgermeister von Meerskirchen
- Eduard von Winterstein - Hauptmann Kolch
- Franz Nicklisch - Petermann
- Friedrich Gnaß - Juraczik
Screenplay
- Gerhard Menzel (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dawn about?
- Released three days after Adolf Hitler became Reichskanzler, it was the first film to have its screening in Nazi Germany. It became a symbol of the new times touted by the Nazi regime. The title (literally "morning-red") is the German term for the reddish coloring of the east sky about a half hour before the sunrise. On patrol Captain Liers and his submarine crew sink an important British ship, but while returning to harbour, they're lured into a trap by a British vessel disguised as a neutral Danish one. They sink it after it attacks them without warning, but while they prepare to rescue survivors, a British destroyer sinks the sub. On the sea bed 60 feet down, with all but the bridge flooded, the 10 surviving crew have only 8 rescue devices. Liers orders the crew to use them, but they disobey - either all escape or nobody does.
- Who directed Dawn?
- Dawn was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
- Who stars in Dawn?
- Dawn stars Rudolf Forster, Fritz Genschow, Paul Westermeier, Camilla Spira, Gerhard Bienert, Adele Sandrock.
- How long is Dawn?
- Dawn has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Dawn?
- Dawn is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Dawn produced?
- Dawn was produced in Germany.