
The 7th Dawn
A STRANGE LAND SLEEPS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN - SO STILL...SO MYSTERIOUS...SO UNTOUCHED- UNTIL THE FIRST LIGHT OF DAWN AWAKENS THE PASSIONS OF MEN AND THE FURIES OF WAR!
Directed by Lewis Gilbert
Produced by Holdean
A post-war political thriller set in colonial Malaya that weaves personal ambitions and romantic tensions against the backdrop of geopolitical upheaval and moral ambiguity.
Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.
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Does The 7th Dawn end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The 7th Dawn scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The 7th Dawn sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The 7th Dawn violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The 7th Dawn easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The 7th Dawn
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The 7th Dawn
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The 7th Dawn, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The 7th Dawn, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The 7th Dawn, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































