The Dawning
The Dawning is a 1988 Drama Thriller film released on 8th June; Robert Knights directed the film which stars Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Grant, and Trevor Howard.
A young woman in her late teens is caught up in the political unrest of Southern Ireland in the 1920s in this drama that features an excellent cast. Nancy (Rebecca Pidgeon) befriends the pistol packing stranger she dubs Cassius (Anthony Hopkins) while he hides in a beach hut. He talks the naive Nancy into delivering a message to Dublin. There she meets Joe Mulhare (Mark O'Regan) and befriends the recipient of the message. Only when she witnesses the shooting deaths of 12 British officers does she realize the content of the lethal message. After the shootings, Nancy rushes to try and warn Cassius about the military police who are closing in on him. Trevor Howard is the old army officer and grandfather in his last screen role, with Jean Simmons as Aunt Mary. Watch for Hugh Grant as Harry, the stuffed shirt on whom Nancy has a huge crush.
Cast (6)
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The Dawning Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
50% 20-29
33% 50-59
17% 70-79
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
50% Female
50% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Dawning FAQ
When was The Dawning released?
The Dawning was released on Wednesday June 8th, 1988.