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Daybreak

1948-05-18 · 75 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A mysterious barber hides a secret identity that eventually leads to tragedy.

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Directors
Compton Bennett
Production companies
Sydney Box Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann ToddAnn ToddFrances "Frankie" Tribe
Eric PortmanEric PortmanEddie Tribe
Bill OwenBill OwenRon
Maxwell ReedMaxwell ReedOlaf Tyson
Edward RigbyEdward RigbyBill Shackle
Eliot MakehamEliot MakehamMr. Walter Bigley
Jane HyltonJane HyltonDoris
Margaret WithersMargaret WithersMrs.Bigley
John TurnbullJohn TurnbullSuperintendent
Maurice DenhamMaurice DenhamInspector
Milton RosmerMilton RosmerGovernor
Lyn EvansWaterman
Andrew CrawfordAndrew CrawfordBarber shop customer
Garry MarshGarry MarshBarber shop customer

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