The Dawning - Production & Contact Info

The Dawning (1988)
PG
97 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

The Dawning (1988)

97 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

An I.R.A. gunman (Sir Anthony Hopkins) on the run from the government. He meets up with an idealistic young woman (Rebecca Pidgeon) and attempts to win her support for his cause.

Director

Robert Knights

Writers

Jennifer Johnston (novel "The Old Jest") | Moira Williams

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Updated Aug 31, 1988

Release date

Apr 1989 (United States)

Awards

2 wins

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15 cast members

Name	Known for
Anthony Hopkins Cassius / Angus Barrie Cassius / Angus Barrie See fewer	The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Rebecca Pidgeon Nancy Gulliver Nancy Gulliver See fewer	State and Main (2000)
Jean Simmons Aunt Mary Aunt Mary See fewer	Guys and Dolls (1955)
Trevor Howard Grandfather Grandfather See fewer	The Third Man (1949)
Tara MacGowran Maeve Maeve See fewer	Secret Places (1984)
Hugh Grant Harry Harry See fewer	Love Actually (2003)
Ronnie Masterson Bridie Bridie See fewer	Byzantium (2012)
John Rogan Mr. Carroll Mr. Carroll See fewer	Scum (1979)
Joan O'Hara Maurya Maurya See fewer	Far and Away (1992)
Charmian May Celia Brabazon Celia Brabazon See fewer	Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Ann Way George Brabazon George Brabazon See fewer	Brazil (1985)
Mark O'Regan Joe Mulhare Joe Mulhare See fewer	The Commitments (1991)
Brendan Laird Tommy Roche Tommy Roche See fewer	The Visit (I) (1992)
Adrian Dunbar Capt. Rankin Capt. Rankin See fewer	The Crying Game (1992)
Geoffrey Greenhill Cpl. Tweedie Cpl. Tweedie See fewer	Boon (1986)