The General Died at Dawn

The General Died at Dawn (1936)

Approved 28 Oct 1936 • Action, Drama, War • 1h 38m

In revolution-torn China, American mercenary O'Hara is entrusted with a perilous mission, to get arms for the helpless authorities in a province ravaged by warlord General Yang. On the train to Shanghai, he meets Judy Perrie, whose father is in league with Yang. Will Judy regret agreeing to lure O'Hara to his doom, and if so, can she make it up to him? The balance of power seesaws to a perilous conclusion.

Lewis Milestone
Director
Clifford Odets, Charles G. Booth
Writer
Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, Akim Tamiroff
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 3 nominations total
Country: United States
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