---
title: "Attack at Dawn"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/attack-at-dawn-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 600488
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 210
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Attack at Dawn (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/attack-at-dawn-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Attack at Dawn is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by PPFN. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Indonesian families face personal struggles during the historic fight for independence against Dutch occupation."

### Why Watch
- Explores a significant historical conflict.
- Weaves personal family drama into a major war backdrop.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Long runtime may require a substantial time commitment.
- Tone & Suitability: Contains war themes and dramatic conflict appropriate for a drama and war film.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, war, historical, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/attack-at-dawn-1981#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Arifin C. Noer
- **Networks / Studios**: PPFN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amoroso Katamsi**
- **Charlie Sahetappy**
- **Bagong Kussudiardjo**
- **Abduh Mursid**
- **Jajang C. Noer**
- **Rani Satiti**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Attack at Dawn released?
The film was released on May 8, 1981.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a drama and war film.

### Q: What is the runtime of Attack at Dawn?
The film has a runtime of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

### Q: What historical event serves as the backdrop?
The story is set against the backdrop of the Indonesian fight for independence and the 1 March 1949 general attack on Yogyakarta.

### Q: Who led the general attack featured in the film?
The general attack on the Dutch-held capital was led by Suharto.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Attack at Dawn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/600488)

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