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The General Died at Dawn

1936·Movie
1h 38min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

China, 1930s, during the ravaging civil war. General Pen entrusts O'Hara, an intrepid American adventurer, with the mission of providing a large sum of money to Mr. Wu with the task of buying weapons in Shanghai to help end General Yang's tyranny that keeps an entire province under his ruthless iron boot.
AdventureWarHistorical SettingIntriguePoliticalAmerican AdventurerClassic HollywoodTension

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Is The General Died at Dawn worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The General Died at Dawn rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The General Died at Dawn?

1 h 38 min

The General Died at Dawn runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The General Died at Dawn?

Critics100
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The General Died at Dawn higher (100) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The General Died at Dawn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The General Died at Dawn?

2ESJP

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