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He palaavat takaisin

Original title: Commandos Strike at Dawn
  • 19421942
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
902
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Anna Lee and Paul Muni in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
A gentle widower, enraged at Nazi atrocities against his peaceful Norwegian fishing village, escapes to Britain and returns leading a commando force against the oppressors.
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A gentle widower, enraged at Nazi atrocities against his peaceful Norwegian fishing village, escapes to Britain and returns leading a commando force against the oppressors.A gentle widower, enraged at Nazi atrocities against his peaceful Norwegian fishing village, escapes to Britain and returns leading a commando force against the oppressors.A gentle widower, enraged at Nazi atrocities against his peaceful Norwegian fishing village, escapes to Britain and returns leading a commando force against the oppressors.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
902
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Farrow
  • Writers
    • Irwin Shaw(screen play)
    • C.S. Forester(story)
  • Stars
    • Paul Muni
    • Anna Lee
    • Lillian Gish
  • Director
    • John Farrow
  • Writers
    • Irwin Shaw(screen play)
    • C.S. Forester(story)
  • Stars
    • Paul Muni
    • Anna Lee
    • Lillian Gish
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Paul Muni in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Paul Muni in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish and Elisabeth Fraser in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Ann Carter, and Gertrude Hoffman in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish and Ray Collins in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Elsa Janssen, and Ferdinand Munier in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Ann Carter, and Paul Muni in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Ray Collins, Alexander Knox, and Paul Muni in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Erville Alderson, Rod Cameron, and Ray Collins in He palaavat takaisin (1942)
    Lillian Gish, Ann Carter, and Elisabeth Fraser in He palaavat takaisin (1942)

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    Paul Muni
    Paul Muni
    • Eric Toresen
    Anna Lee
    Anna Lee
    • Judith Bowen
    Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish
    • Mrs. Bergesen
    Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke
    • Admiral Bowen
    • (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
    Ray Collins
    Ray Collins
    • Johan Bergesen
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Robert Bowen
    • (as Flying Officer Robert Coote RCAF)
    Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp
    • Hilma Arnesen
    Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox
    • German Captain
    Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser
    • Anna Korstad
    Richard Derr
    Richard Derr
    • Gunnar Korstad
    Erville Alderson
    Erville Alderson
    • Johan Garme
    Barbara Everest
    Barbara Everest
    • Mrs. Olav
    Rod Cameron
    Rod Cameron
    • Pastor
    Louis Jean Heydt
    Louis Jean Heydt
    • Karl Arnesen
    George Macready
    George Macready
    • Schoolteacher
    Arthur Margetson
    Arthur Margetson
    • German Colonel
    V.S. Godfrey
    • Armed Forces
    • (as Captain V.S. Godfrey RCN)
    C.M. Cree
    C.M. Cree
    • Armed Forces
    • (as Commander C.M. Cree RCN)
    • Director
      • John Farrow
    • Writers
      • Irwin Shaw(screen play)
      • C.S. Forester(story)
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    • Trivia
      Filmed near Victoria, British Columbia, from July to September, 1942.
    • Goofs
      During the firing squad scene, the second soldier from the left fails to correctly load the bullet into the chamber. On closing the rifle bolt, the bullet is seen hanging out of the chamber, and then drops to the ground.
    • Quotes

      Schoolteacher: [watching a Nazi bookburning] I'm writing a novel myself. I'd be very disappointed if you gentlemen don't burn it.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Dedicated to the officers and men of the armed forces of Canada, Great Britain and Fighting Norway who participated in the filming of this picture.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sodan varjossa (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Commandos March
      Written by Ann Ronell and Louis Gruenberg

    User reviews25

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    7/10
    Good take on the Norwegian spirit
    With the action coming in the last 20 minutes this isn't just a film about commandos. It is also a film about the Norwegians and how they, without commandos or training, but rather through gumption and nous, became a thorn in the side of the German occupation.

    The simple plot of how a mild mannered Norwegian becomes a patriot is well told and they are many nice touches showing the Norwegian life at the time.

    All in all a good war film, and one that while typical of the period has a heart and spirit about it that make it good viewing.

    If it comes around and you like WWII films then catch it, it's well worth the time.
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    • intelearts
    • Jun 19, 2009

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1946 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Commandos Strike at Dawn
    • Filming locations
      • Heals Rifle Range, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,300,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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