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The General Died at Dawn

November 17, 1936 1h 38m 6.3/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 1936. The General Died at Dawn is a drama/thriller film. directed by Lewis Milestone.

Starring Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, and Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis

China, 1930s, during the ravaging civil war. General Pen entrusts O'Hara, an intrepid American adventurer, with the mission of providing a large sum of money to Mr. Wu with the task of buying weapons in Shanghai to help end General Yang's tyranny that keeps an entire province under his ruthless iron boot.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 17, 1936 89 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (21 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The General Died at Dawn about?

China, 1930s, during the ravaging civil war. General Pen entrusts O'Hara, an intrepid American adventurer, with the mission of providing a large sum of money to Mr. Wu with the task of buying weapo...

Who directed The General Died at Dawn?

The General Died at Dawn was directed by Lewis Milestone.

How long is The General Died at Dawn?

The General Died at Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The General Died at Dawn released?

The General Died at Dawn was released on November 17, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The General Died at Dawn?

The main cast of The General Died at Dawn includes Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, Akim Tamiroff, Dudley Digges, Porter Hall.