That Is the Dawn (1956)

6.5/10 102 min Drama Romance

Overview

A generous doctor is aghast that the population of a small island is being oppressed and mistreated, but is seemingly unable to do anything about it, until the arrival of a young woman and the death of one of his friends prompts him into action.

Cast

Georges Marchal

Doctor Valerio

Lucia Bosè

Clara

Julien Bertheau

Commissioner Fasaro

Jean-Jacques Delbo

Gorzone

Simone Paris

Mrs. Gorzone

Robert Le Fort

Pietro

Brigitte Elloy

Magda

Pascal Mazzotti

Azzopardi

Gaston Modot

Sandro's new tenant

Henri Nassiet

Angela's father

Marcel Pérès

Fesco

Yvette Thilly

Delphine

Giani Esposito

Sandro Galli

Nelly Borgeaud

Angela

Lucien Callamand

Max Harry

The incestuous grandfather

Christine Haydar

Young Girl (uncredited)

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