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Movie Info

Release Date: December 21, 1951
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Action Thriller War
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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100%
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6.7/10
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47 votes
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Decision Before Dawn

1951

"Choose your loyalty, face the consequences."

Also known as: 🇫🇷 FR: Le traître? 🇩🇪 DE: Entscheidung vor Morgengrauen? All international titles (2) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1952 Oscars Best Picture Anatole Litvak

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Revenue: $0
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Decision Before Dawn is directed by Anatole Litvak .

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Keywords

#world war ii 120 #spy 68 #prisoner of war 14 #waffen ss 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Decision Before Dawn

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  • The film was shot on location in Germany, which added authenticity to the war-torn atmosphere depicted in the story.

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  • Richard Basehart, who played 'Happy', was known for his intense preparation for roles; he took time to study the psychology of soldiers in war to portray his character authentically.

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  • In the film, the character of 'Tiger' is portrayed by Oskar Werner, who was a rising star in European cinema at the time, marking one of his early appearances in a Hollywood production.

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  • There is a scene where an aircraft flies over a landscape that appears to be undamaged, but the film is set in a post-bombing Germany; this inconsistency can be noted by attentive viewers.

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  • The film's tense score was composed by the renowned composer and conductor, Hugo Friedhofer, who was known for his ability to enhance dramatic moments through music.

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  • Anatole Litvak, the director, had previously worked on other war-themed films, which influenced his approach to creating a realistic portrayal of espionage during WWII.

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  • The use of German-speaking characters in the film was significant, as it sought to present a more nuanced view of war, contrasting the typical portrayals of the time.

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