Daybreak
Jun 09 1939
•2h 33m
•Crime, Drama
After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing.
Cast
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Jean Gabin
François
Jacqueline Laurent
Françoise
Jules Berry
M. Valentin
Arletty
Clara
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