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The Dawning

5.919881h 37mPGMovieDramaThriller

An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.

DirectorRobert Knights
WriterMoira Williams
ProducersGraham Benson·Neville Cawas Bardoliwalla

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Cast · Directed by Robert Knights

AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Cassius / Angus Barrie
RPRebecca Pidgeon
Rebecca Pidgeon
Nancy Gulliver
JSJean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Aunt Mary
THTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Grandfather
TMTara MacGowran
Tara MacGowran
Maeve
HGHugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Harry
RMRonnie Masterson
Ronnie Masterson
Bridie
JRJohn Rogan
John Rogan
Mr. Carroll
JO
Joan O'Hara
Maurya
CM
Charmian May
Celia Brabazon
AW
Ann Way
George Brabazon
MOMark O'Regan
Mark O'Regan
Joe Mulhare

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