Why it may be worth watching
- Daybreak combines Crime and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Jean Gabin, Jacqueline Laurent, Jules Berry.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.6/10 from 259 votes.
Movie
Daybreak
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
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Cast
Jean GabinFrançois
Jacqueline LaurentFrançoise
Jules BerryM. Valentin
ArlettyClara
Mady BerryLa concierge
René GéninLe concierge
Arthur DevèreM. Gerbois
René BergeronLe patron du café
Bernard BlierGaston
Germaine LixLa chanteuse
Gabrielle FontanLa vieille dame dans l'escalier
Jacques BaumerLe commissaire
Marcel PérèsPaulo
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
jealousyromanceflashbackfilm noirmurderfrench noirdog trainerpolice standoff
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