Daybreak(1939)
Le jour se lève
Daybreak Synopsis
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
Daybreak (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by Marcel Carné, released on June 9, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry and Arletty. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 257 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Carné
- Writers:
- Jacques Viot, Jacques Prévert
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Frogerais
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Agostini
- Composer:
- Maurice Jaubert
- Production:
- Productions Sigma
- Status:
- Released
Daybreak (1939) Trailer
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Daybreak Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as François
Jacqueline Laurent
as Françoise
- Jules Berry
Jules Berry
as M. Valentin
Arletty
as Clara
Mady Berry
as La concierge
René Génin
as Le concierge
Arthur Devère
as M. Gerbois
René Bergeron
as Le patron du café
Bernard Blier
as Gaston
Germaine Lix
as La chanteuse
Gabrielle Fontan
as La vieille dame dans l'escalier
Jacques Baumer
as Le commissaire
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Carné, written by Jacques Viot and Jacques Prévert, produced by Jean-Pierre Frogerais.
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Daybreak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 257 ratings.
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Daybreak – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Daybreak online?
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Daybreak (1939) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Daybreak?
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The main cast of Daybreak (1939) includes Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry, Arletty and Mady Berry. The film was directed by Marcel Carné. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Daybreak released?
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Daybreak was released on June 9, 1939 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Daybreak worth watching?
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Daybreak (1939) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 257 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Daybreak?
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Yes. The official Daybreak trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.