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The Dawn Patrol

NR19381h 43mEdmund Goulding
IMDb 7.5

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"They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!"

In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.

ActionDramaWar
EnglandGermanyWorld War IRaf (royal Air Force)BomberAir ForceDogfight1910s

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What is The Dawn Patrol (1938) about?

In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself.…

Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?

The Dawn Patrol stars Errol Flynn (Capt. Courtney), Basil Rathbone (Maj. Brand), David Niven (Lt. Scott), Donald Crisp (Phipps), Melville Cooper (Sgt. Watkins). The film was directed by Edmund Goulding.

How long is The Dawn Patrol?

The Dawn Patrol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938. It is rated NR.

Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?

The Dawn Patrol holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Action, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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