The White Dawn(1974)
A True Story of an Artic Adventure.
The White Dawn Synopsis
In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.
The White Dawn (1974) is a history, adventure and drama film directed by Philip Kaufman, released on July 21, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Warren Oates, Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr. and Joanasie Salamonie. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Kaufman
- Writers:
- James Houston, James Houston, Thomas Rickman
- Producers:
- Martin Ransohoff
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chapman
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, American Film Properties, Filmways Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The White Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren Oates
as Billy
Timothy Bottoms
as Daggett
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Portagee
- Joanasie Salamonie
Joanasie Salamonie
as Kangiak
- Simonie Kopapik
Simonie Kopapik
as Sarkak
- Pilitak
Pilitak
as Neevee
- Sagiaktok
Sagiaktok
as Shaman
- Munamee Sako
Munamee Sako
as Sowaiapik
- Pitseolai Kili
Pitseolai Kili
as Sowaiapik's Wife
- Meetook Mallee
Meetook Mallee
as Ikuma
- Seemee Nookiguak
Seemee Nookiguak
as Avinga
- Sakkeassie
Sakkeassie
as Dirty Boy
Key crew
Directed by Philip Kaufman, written by James Houston, James Houston and Thomas Rickman, produced by Martin Ransohoff.
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The White Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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The White Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The White Dawn online?
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The White Dawn (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The White Dawn?
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The main cast of The White Dawn (1974) includes Warren Oates, Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr., Joanasie Salamonie and Simonie Kopapik. The film was directed by Philip Kaufman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The White Dawn released?
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The White Dawn was released on July 21, 1974 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The White Dawn worth watching?
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The White Dawn (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.