Always Another Dawn
Featuring Charles 'Bud' Tingwell in only his second film and first lead role, which helped prepare him for his part in the 1953 World War Two Hollywood action drama, 'The Desert Rats'. 'Always Another Dawn' celebrates the Australian Navy's contribution to the Allied victory in WW2. The ship (Dauntless) is based on the real-life HMAS Yarra, which was sunk by a Japanese cruiser squadron on 4 March 1942 with 138 lives lost. Assisted by the Royal Australian Navy, filming took place at Flinders Naval Depot Melbourne and aboard the destroyer HMAS Bataan.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1948 |
| Country | Australia |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | T.O. McCreadie |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.2/10 (4 votes) |
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Always Another Dawn is an acquired taste at 3.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1948. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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