Dawn!(1979)
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Synopsis
Dawn! is a 1979 Australian sports biopic about the three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Dawn Fraser.
Directed by Ken Hannam
Where to watch Dawn!
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Cast
Bronwyn Mackay-Payne
Dawn Fraser
Tom Richards
Harry
John Diedrich
Gary
Ron Haddrick
Pop
Bunney Brooke
Mum
Gabrielle Hartley
Kate
Ivar Kants
Len
David Cameron
Joe
Lyndall Barbour
Edie
John Clayton
Syd
Bill Young
Russell
Go Mikami
Police Inspector
Judith Fisher
Chaperone
Reg Gillam
First Board Member
Judi Farr
New Resident
Bill Charlton
Johnno
John Armstrong
Dusty
Peter Corbett
First Policeman
Dawn! — frequently asked questions
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When did Dawn! come out?+
Dawn! was released in 1979.
How long is Dawn!?+
Dawn! runs for 109 minutes (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed Dawn!?+
Dawn! was directed by Ken Hannam.
Who stars in Dawn!?+
Dawn! stars Bronwyn Mackay-Payne, Tom Richards, John Diedrich, Ron Haddrick and Bunney Brooke.
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