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The White Dawn

R19741h 50mPhilip Kaufman
IMDb 7.1

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"A True Story of an Artic Adventure."

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.

HistoryAdventureDrama
CanadaBased On Novel Or BookCulture ClashShipwreckInuitArctic Polar Circle RegionWhaler19th CenturyEskimo

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What is The White Dawn (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in The White Dawn?

The White Dawn stars Warren Oates (Billy), Timothy Bottoms (Daggett), Louis Gossett Jr. (Portagee), Joanasie Salamonie (Kangiak), Simonie Kopapik (Sarkak). The film was directed by Philip Kaufman.

How long is The White Dawn?

The White Dawn has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is The White Dawn worth watching?

The White Dawn holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of History, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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