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The 7th Dawn

  • 19641964
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
983
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The 7th Dawn (1964)
AdventureDramaWar
Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
983
YOUR RATING
    • Lewis Gilbert
    • Michael Keon(novel "The Durian Tree")
    • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Susannah York
    • Capucine
    • Lewis Gilbert
    • Michael Keon(novel "The Durian Tree")
    • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Susannah York
    • Capucine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    Susannah York in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden and Susannah York in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden and Allan Cuthbertson in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden and Tetsurô Tanba in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden, Capucine, and Tetsurô Tanba in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden and Capucine in The 7th Dawn (1964)
    William Holden in The 7th Dawn (1964)

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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Major Ferris
    Susannah York
    Susannah York
    • Candace Trumpey
    Capucine
    Capucine
    • Dhana Mercier
    Tetsurô Tanba
    Tetsurô Tanba
    • Ng
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Trumphey
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Cavendish
    Sydney Tafler
    Sydney Tafler
    • Tom - Chief Petty Officer
    Maurice Denham
    Maurice Denham
    • Tarlton
    Beulah Quo
    • Ah Ming
    Christopher Allen
    • CID Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Griffiths Alun
    • Sedgwick
    • (uncredited)
    Kip Bahadun
    • Japanese Prisoner
    • (uncredited)
    Ibrahim Bin
    • Capt. Chey
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Cheng
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Noel Chow
    • Capt. Kiat
    • (uncredited)
    Hew Thian Choy
    • Lt. Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Yap Mook Fui
    • Lim - Ferris' Servant
    • (uncredited)
    David Keith
    • Aide
    • (uncredited)
      • Lewis Gilbert
      • Michael Keon(novel "The Durian Tree")
      • Karl Tunberg(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Filming was delayed when actual squatters took up residence in the Chinese squatter village set. After their removal, filming resumed and the Chinese squatters stayed to watch. When the village is torched, crying and wailing can be heard. This wasn't from the Malay extras but from the real squatters who just lost their new home.
    • Goofs
      Dhana is set up by the Communists, who have placed hand grenades in a hollowed-out durian fruit. They then place the durian in her bicycle basket and wait for her to pass through a police road inspection. Once cut, durians emit a very foul odor similar to the smell of feces. It is very unlikely Dhana would not have noticed this.
    • Quotes

      Major Ferris: I don't choose my friends according to their color. I even have a few white friends.

    • Connections
      Referenced in When the Applause Died (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Seventh Dawn
      Music by Riz Ortolani

      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

      Performed by The Lettermen (original soundtrack only)

    User reviews31

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    7/10
    Malaysian unrest after WW II
    William Holden, Capucine, Susannah York, and Tetsurô Tanba star in "The 7th Dawn," a 1964 film done on location in Malaysia. At the end of World War II, Major Ferris (Holden) decides to stay in Malaysia, where he becomes a land baron. The woman who fought alongside him, Dhana, moves in with him. The third member of their trio, Ng (Tetsuro Tanba) who is like a brother to both of them, leaves to work with the communists.

    Over the years, it becomes more dangerous to live in Malaysia due to Communist terrorism as the British prepare for Malaysian independence. As the situation worsens, Major Ferris and Ng ultimately have a difficult and painful decision to make.

    "The 7th Dawn" is visually stunning, with some absolutely magnificent photography throughout, with an interesting story that was overshadowed in history by Vietnam. William Holden is perfectly cast as the world-weary Ferris, and Capucine gives a very dignified performance as the highly regarded activist Dhana. Susannah York plays a beautiful young woman who falls for Ferris, and handsome Tetsuro Tanba gives a powerful performance as the dedicated Ng.

    Very good script without a typical Hollywood ending. I'm not quite sure why this film isn't more regarded.
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    • Dec 3, 2009

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1964 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
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      • English
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      • Malaysia
    • Production company
      • Holdean
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    • 2 hours 3 minutes

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