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The Dawn Patrol

NR19301h 48mHoward Hawks
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!"

World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.

WarDramaAction
World War IFighter PilotPilotAerial CombatRoyal Flying Corps (rfc)Suicide MissionPre-codeBrothers

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What is The Dawn Patrol (1930) about?

World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.

Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?

The Dawn Patrol stars Richard Barthelmess (Dick Courtney), Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Douglas 'Doug' Scott), Neil Hamilton (Major Brand), Frank McHugh (Flaherty), Clyde Cook (Bott). The film was directed by Howard Hawks.

How long is The Dawn Patrol?

The Dawn Patrol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1930. It is rated NR.

Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?

The Dawn Patrol holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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