The General Died at Dawn

The General Died at Dawn (1936)

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General Yang (Akim Tamiroff) is a politically ambitious Chinese bandit who holds the Northern districts in a grip of terror. Yang is opposed by O'Hara (Gary Cooper), an American mercenary who fights on behalf of the peasants. When he is entrusted with a large sum of money to buy guns, O'Hara becomes… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By
Lewis Milestone
Written By
Clifford Odets
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
In Theaters
Sep 2, 1936 Wide
On DVD
May 31, 2005
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Perfectly cast, beautifully photographed and just startlingly good entertainment.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Old-fashioned thriller.

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Disregarding historical facts, this romantic historical adventure was a good vehicle for Gary Cooper, then at th eheight of his career.

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