Decision Before Dawn
1951·Movie·
·1h 59min
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About
A woman's kiss . . . A lighted cigarette - Each had Its meaning! An exciting and realistic story of war . . . of German Prisoners Sent Back Behind Their Own Lines as Agents of the Allies!
WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersSurvivalBetrayalMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. RevengeThe Cost Of RevengeCorruption Of Power
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering Hidden IdentitiesUndercover OperationRedemption ArcEspionage MissionsBetrayal Within RanksPsychological ManipulationMoral DilemmasDouble Agents
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Franz Planer, Anatole Litvak
Produced by:
Frank McCarthy, Anatole Litvak
Composed by:
Franz Waxman
Cast
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