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The Dawning (1988)

PG

97 min |Drama, Romance, Thriller

An I.R.A. gunman (Sir Anthony Hopkins) on the run from the government. He meets up with an idealistic young woman (Rebecca Pidgeon) and attempts to win her support for his cause.

Director

Robert Knights

Writers

Jennifer Johnston (novel "The Old Jest") |Moira Williams (writer) |Bernard MacLaverty (uncredited)

Producer

Sarah Lawson (producer)

Composer

Simon May

Cinematographer

Adrian Biddle

Editor

Max Lemon

Casting Director

Rebecca Howard

Production Designer

Mike Porter

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Status

Edit Released

Updated 1988 Aug 31

Release date

Apr 1989 (United States)

Awards

2 wins

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Cast + Add Cast
15 cast members
Name Known for
Anthony Hopkins primary photo Anthony HopkinsCassius / Angus Barrie Cassius / Angus Barrie See fewer The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Rebecca Pidgeon primary photo Rebecca PidgeonNancy Gulliver Nancy Gulliver See fewer State and Main (2000)
Jean Simmons primary photo Jean Simmons Aunt Mary Aunt Mary See fewer Guys and Dolls (1955)
Trevor Howard primary photo Trevor Howard Grandfather Grandfather See fewer The Third Man (1949)
Tara MacGowran primary photo Tara MacGowran Maeve Maeve See fewer Secret Places (1984)
Hugh Grant primary photo Hugh Grant Harry Harry See fewer Love Actually (2003)
Ronnie Masterson primary photo Ronnie Masterson Bridie Bridie See fewer Angela's Ashes (1999)
John Rogan primary photo John Rogan Mr. Carroll Mr. Carroll See fewer Scum (1979)
Joan O'Hara primary photo Joan O'Hara Maurya Maurya See fewer Far and Away (1992)
Charmian May primary photo Charmian MayCelia Brabazon Celia Brabazon See fewer Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Ann Way primary photo Ann WayGeorge Brabazon George Brabazon See fewer Brazil (1985)
Mark O'Regan primary photo Mark O'Regan Joe Mulhare Joe Mulhare See fewer The Commitments (1991)
Brendan Laird primary photo Brendan Laird Tommy Roche Tommy Roche See fewer The Visit (I) (1992)
Adrian Dunbar primary photo Adrian Dunbar Capt. Rankin Capt. Rankin See fewer The Crying Game (1992)
Geoffrey Greenhill primary photo Geoffrey Greenhill Cpl. Tweedie Cpl. Tweedie See fewer Boon (1986)

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