Decision Before Dawn
“A woman's kiss . . . A lighted cigarette - Each had Its meaning! An exciting and realistic story of war . . . of German Prisoners Sent Back Behind Their Own Lines as Agents of the Allies!”
Overview
WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information. The scheme is risky: the Gestapo retains a terribly efficient network to identify and capture spies and deserters. Moreover, it is not clear that "Tiger", who does not mind any dirty work as long as the price is right, and war-weary "Happy", who might be easily betrayed by his feelings, are dependable agents. After Tiger and another American agent are successfully infiltrated, Happy is parachuted in Bavaria. His duty: find out the whereabouts of a powerful German armored unit moving towards the western front.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Writers
- George Howe, Peter Viertel
- Producers
- Frank McCarthy, Anatole Litvak
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Bavaria Film
Frequently asked questions
What is Decision Before Dawn rated?
Decision Before Dawn has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 50 votes.
Who directed Decision Before Dawn?
Decision Before Dawn was directed by Anatole Litvak.
When was Decision Before Dawn released?
Decision Before Dawn was released in 1951.
