Daybreak (1939)
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
Director: Marcel Carné
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 9, 1939
Cast
- Jean Gabin - François
- Jacqueline Laurent - Françoise
- Jules Berry - M. Valentin
- Arletty - Clara
- Mady Berry - La concierge
- René Génin - Le concierge
- Arthur Devère - M. Gerbois
- René Bergeron - Le patron du café
- Bernard Blier - Gaston
- Germaine Lix - La chanteuse
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jaubert
Cinematography: Philippe Agostini, André Bac
Editing: René Le Hénaff
Production: Productions Sigma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
jealousy, romance, flashback, film noir, murder, french noir, dog trainer, police standoff
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daybreak about?
- After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
- Who directed Daybreak?
- Daybreak was directed by Marcel Carné.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry, Arletty, Mady Berry, René Génin.
- How long is Daybreak?
- Daybreak has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Daybreak?
- Daybreak is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Daybreak produced?
- Daybreak was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Daybreak?
- The themes of Daybreak include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.