The Dawn Patrol 1930
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Networks
- First National Pictures, Franco London Films
- Where to Stream
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What is The Dawn Patrol?
Topic: Film "The Dawn Patrol" (1930). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1930
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 10, 1930
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- First National Pictures, Franco London Films
- Genres
- War, Drama, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 37 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- First National Pictures, Franco London Films
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Title: The Dawn Patrol (1930).
Release Date: 07/10/1930 (US).
Genres: War, Drama, Action.
Runtime: 1h 48m.
Rating: NR.
Plot: World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Director: Howard Hawks (former WWI flight instructor, uncredited role as German pilot).
Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh, Clyde Cook, Gardner James.
Based on: Novel "The Flight Commander" by John Mark Saunders.
Awards: Won an Academy Award in 1931.
Remade in: 1938.
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Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?
The Dawn Patrol holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Dawn Patrol and when was it released?
The Dawn Patrol is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol was directed by Howard Hawks.
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