Decision Before Dawn
A woman's kiss . . . A lighted cigarette - Each had Its meaning! An exciting and realistic story of war . . . of German Prisoners Sent Back Behind Their Own Lines as Agents of the Allies!
WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Decision Before Dawn
- Genres: War, Action, Thriller
- Release Date: 1951-12-21
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Rating: 6.667/10 (45 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Bavaria Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5482
- Languages: English, German
Cast & Crew
Richard Basehart
as Lt. Dick Rennick
Gary Merrill
as Col. Devlin
Oskar Werner
as Cpl. Karl Maurer - aka Happy
Hildegard Knef
as Hilde
Dominique Blanchar
as Monique
O.E. Hasse
as Col. Oberst von Ecker
Wilfried Seyferth
as Heinz Scholtz, SS-Mann
Hans Christian Blech
as Sgt. Rudolf Barth - aka Tiger
Helene Thimig
as Fräulein Schneide
George Tyne
as Sgt. Griffin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decision Before Dawn?▼
Decision Before Dawn is a War, Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1951-12-21.
Who are the main actors in Decision Before Dawn?▼
The main cast includes Richard Basehart, Gary Merrill, Oskar Werner, Hildegard Knef, Dominique Blanchar, .
Where can I watch Decision Before Dawn online?▼
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Is Decision Before Dawn based on a true story?▼
A woman's kiss . . . A lighted cigarette - Each had Its meaning! An exciting and realistic story of war . . . of German Prisoners Sent Back Behind Their Own Lines as Agents of the Allies!
What is the IMDb rating of Decision Before Dawn?▼
Decision Before Dawn has an IMDb rating of 6.667/10 based on 45 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Decision Before Dawn?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Decision Before Dawn?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox, Bavaria Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Decision Before Dawn filmed?▼
Decision Before Dawn was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Decision Before Dawn?▼
The total runtime of Decision Before Dawn is 119 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Decision Before Dawn?▼
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