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The Dawning

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Anthony Hopkins and Rebecca Pidgeon in The Dawning (1988)
DramaRomanceThriller

An I.R.A. gunman (Sir Anthony Hopkins) on the run from the government. He meets up with an idealistic young woman (Rebecca Pidgeon) and attempts to win her support for his cause.An I.R.A. gunman (Sir Anthony Hopkins) on the run from the government. He meets up with an idealistic young woman (Rebecca Pidgeon) and attempts to win her support for his cause.An I.R.A. gunman (Sir Anthony Hopkins) on the run from the government. He meets up with an idealistic young woman (Rebecca Pidgeon) and attempts to win her support for his cause.

  • Director
    • Robert Knights
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Johnston
    • Moira Williams
    • Bernard MacLaverty
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Rebecca Pidgeon
    • Jean Simmons
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    444
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Knights
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Johnston
      • Moira Williams
      • Bernard MacLaverty
    • Stars
      • Anthony Hopkins
      • Rebecca Pidgeon
      • Jean Simmons
    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    • Cassius…
    Rebecca Pidgeon
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    • Nancy Gulliver
    Jean Simmons
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    • Aunt Mary
    Trevor Howard
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    • Grandfather
    Tara MacGowran
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    • Maeve
    Hugh Grant
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    • Harry
    Ronnie Masterson
    • Bridie
    John Rogan
    • Mr. Carroll
    Joan O'Hara
    • Maurya
    Charmian May
    Charmian May
    • Celia Brabazon
    Ann Way
    Ann Way
    • George Brabazon
    Mark O'Regan
    • Joe Mulhare
    Brendan Laird
    • Tommy Roche
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Capt. Rankin
    Geoffrey Greenhill
    Geoffrey Greenhill
    • Cpl. Tweedie
    • Director
      • Robert Knights
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Johnston
      • Moira Williams
      • Bernard MacLaverty
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie was dedicated to the memory of Trevor Howard (Grandfather), who died soon after it was made.
    • Quotes
      • Nancy Gulliver: [screaming to Harry, who's just walked out] I'll have done it by your age!
      • Aunt Mary: [walking in] Done what dear?
      • Nancy Gulliver: Got my degree.
    • Connections
      References Riders to the Sea (1937)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 18, 1988 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Fremde am Strand
    • Filming locations
      • Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Lawson Productions
      • TVS Television
      • The Vista Organisation
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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