Daybreak (1948)
A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Director: Compton Bennett
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: May 18, 1948
Cast
- Ann Todd - Frances "Frankie" Tribe
- Eric Portman - Eddie Tribe
- Bill Owen - Ron
- Maxwell Reed - Olaf Tyson
- Edward Rigby - Bill Shackle
- Eliot Makeham - Mr. Walter Bigley
- Jane Hylton - Doris
- Margaret Withers - Mrs.Bigley
- John Turnbull - Superintendent
- Maurice Denham - Inspector
Screenplay
Music: Benjamin Frankel
Cinematography: Reginald H. Wyer
Editing: Helga Cranston, Peter Price
Production: Sydney Box Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Noir and Dark Crime Dramas
Keywords
river thames, hangman, film noir, british noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daybreak about?
- A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
- Who directed Daybreak?
- Daybreak was directed by Compton Bennett.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Ann Todd, Eric Portman, Bill Owen, Maxwell Reed, Edward Rigby, Eliot Makeham.
- How long is Daybreak?
- Daybreak has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Daybreak?
- Daybreak is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Daybreak produced?
- Daybreak was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Daybreak?
- The themes of Daybreak include: Noir and Dark Crime Dramas.