The Hour Before the Dawn(1944)
W. Somerset Maugham's most savage portrait of a dangerous woman!
The Hour Before the Dawn Synopsis
A beautiful Austrian refugee in England--who is also a Nazi agent--marries a scholarly English pacifist. He lives near a secret military base she needs to get information about so she can help in Hitler's planned invasion of England.
The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Frank Tuttle, released on May 10, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, John Sutton and Binnie Barnes. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Tuttle
- Writers:
- Michael Hogan, W. Somerset Maugham
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- Miklós Rózsa
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hour Before the Dawn before you stream it.
The Hour Before the Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Veronica Lake
as Dora Bruckmann
Franchot Tone
as Jim Hetherton
John Sutton
as Roger Hetherton
Binnie Barnes
as May Hetherton
Henry Stephenson
as Gen. Hetherton
Philip Merivale
as Sir Leslie Buchanon
Nils Asther
as Kurt van der Breughel
Edmund Breon
as Freddy Merritt
David Leland
as Tommy Hetherton
Mary Gordon
as Annie
Raymond Severn
as Jim (as a boy)
Aminta Dyne
as Mrs. Muller
Key crew
Directed by Frank Tuttle, written by Michael Hogan and W. Somerset Maugham.
Explore more Drama titles
The Hour Before the Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
You may also like
Dishonored
1931
Mata Hari
1931
The Sea Chase
1955
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
Battleground
1949
The Guns of Navarone
1961
The Magic of Ordinary Days
2005
All Quiet on the Western Front
1979
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
Doctor Zhivago
1965
Mayerling
1968
Waiting for Anya
2020
Hell's Angels
1930
Operation Mincemeat
2022
The Last Rifleman
2023
Taking Sides
2002
36 Hours
1964
A Farewell to Arms
1957
The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020
Waterloo Bridge
1940
Movies similar to The Hour Before the Dawn
Candlelight in Algeria
1944
Iron Cross: The Road to Normandy
2022
In The Hour Of Fear...
1968
The Cold Room
1984
The Neutron Bomb
2022
Not to forget
2024
Noventa minutos
1949
Je t’attends
2022
Schacko Klak
1989
Rome, Open City
1945
Das Boot
1981
The Shamrock Spitfire
2024
Casablanca
1943
Letters from the Blitz
2025
To Be or Not to Be
1942
Ensemble
2010
Enchanted
1993
Schindler's List
1993
The English Patient
1996
The Pianist
2002
The Hour Before the Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hour Before the Dawn online?
+
The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Hour Before the Dawn?
+
The main cast of The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) includes Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, John Sutton, Binnie Barnes and Henry Stephenson. The film was directed by Frank Tuttle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hour Before the Dawn released?
+
The Hour Before the Dawn was released on May 10, 1944 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Hour Before the Dawn worth watching?
+
The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hour Before the Dawn?
+
Yes. The official The Hour Before the Dawn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.