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The 7th Dawn

William Holden (Actor), Susannah York (Actor), Lewis Gilbert (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 214 ratings
IMDb6.4/10.0
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Genre Military & War/World War II, Military & War/Drama
Format NTSC
Contributor Lewis Gilbert, Charles K. Feldman Co-Produced By Karl Tunberg, Screenplay by KARL TUNBERG Based on the novel "The Durian Tree" by MICHAEL KEON, Capucine, William Holden, Susannah York See more
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 3 minutes
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Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) was formed in April 1924 by theater magnate Marcus Loew, who orchestrated the merger of Metro Pictures Goldwyn Pictures and Louis B. Mayer Productions. With visionary Louis B. Mayer and production genius Irving Thalberg at the helm, MGM, with its roaring lion logo, was a powerhouse of prolific artistry and filmmaking expertise. During a golden three decades from 1924 to 1954, the Culver City-based studio dominated the movie business, famously attracting "more stars than are in the heavens" and creating a Best Picture nominee at the Academy Awards every year for two straight decades. Historically, in 1939 two of MGM's most iconic films, Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz, were both nominated for Best Picture.

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William Holden fights Communist terrorists hell-bent on winning Malayan "independence" in this action-packed, edge-of-your-seat adventure that also stars Susannah York.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 883904237921
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Lewis Gilbert
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 3 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ William Holden, Susannah York, Capucine
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Charles K. Feldman Co-Produced By Karl Tunberg
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ MGM
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004LB5FB8
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Screenplay by KARL TUNBERG Based on the novel "The Durian Tree" by MICHAEL KEON
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Edmond Bart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie and hard to find. Thank you.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    Excellent service and packaging, highest recommendation. Thank you.
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  • Anthony Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
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    Enjoyed the story plot
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  • Siew Wah
    3.0 out of 5 stars The 7th Dawn
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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    Fair
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  • Alan Wilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Watchable & curiosity value
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
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    Set in the post-war Malayan Emergency and filmed entirely on location this is a very rare beast indeed. I got it from Amazon as a bundle with The Sands of the Kalahari and sat down one afternoon to watch it with entirely neutral, open expectations (apart from those relating to the gorgeous Susannah York).

    This DVD is of good quality although some loss of colour and contrast is present.

    What I liked:
    1. Excellent location photography - this was superb: think of an action travelogue of Malaya in 1964.
    2. Heaps and heaps of fantastic classic cars - a pity they had to destroy a Riley but at least the Rover wasn't really shot up (at least I hope it wasn't)!
    3. A Gloster Meteor jet and Dragonfly(??)helicopter.
    4. Really cool British colonial and Australian police and army extras.
    5. Excellent acting from the British cast: Cuthbertson is a fantastically good scene stealer and the guys who play Champey the High Commissioner and the Police Chief are the best of the lot.
    6. Did I say Susannah York? She tries hard and does the best she can with the lines she was given. When the head terrorist "searches" her for weapons it actually looks like he ad-libbed it and caught her completely by surprise - marvellous!
    7. Big budget (for the day) action scenes: the raid on the terrorist camp stands out. The dinner dance scenes at the British Residency also sticks in my mind in a positive way.
    8. The sensitive and accurate portrayal of British official policy as regards Malayan independence - bravo - a contemporary Mel Gibson evidently and thankfully never got near the shooting script.

    What made me cringe:
    1. William Holden - really what was the hype about with this guy? His performance in this movie is frankly shocking: wooden, hung over, unconvincing, in need of a good lie down and generally appearing to be phoning it in in between breaks from serious work at the hotel bar. A pity; as a professional he could and should have lifted the movie. Someone like Lee Marvin would have been a better casting choice in my opinion.
    2. Holden's posited romantic relationship with York's character was, the way it was scripted, close - very, very close - to creepy.
    3. Clunky unpolished 1940's scriptwriting, especially when the leads are told to get all "deep and meaningful". It's hard to believe this was scripted at the same time as greats like Lawrence of Arabia. Holden is also a key part of the problem here methinks. I suspect the script was finished, the writer paid, and the whole box of words packaged up and flown out to Malaya with no wriggle room afterwards. A movie that cried out for a couple of zingingly memorable lines and scenes, but alas these are not to be found.

    Overall this is a good one for the movie buffs and especially those looking for a good value-for-money purchase (it's no run of the mill, cut off by the yard 90 minute romancer-bang-bang). Go for it and who knows: maybe you see something different from myself in Mr Holden. But regardless, I'm sure we'll unanimously agree on the merits of Miss York!
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  • Probe 7
    5.0 out of 5 stars For William Holden fans.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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    Good cinematography. Good story. Shot on location in Malaysia. Soundtrack not bad either.
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  • nelson allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Malaya's interdependence fight for autonomy from Brit. Empire post WW2.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
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    Reveals determination of indigenous Malays for freedom from rapacious colonists like G. B. then Japan and the British fightback to maintain rubber export profits. A well-filmed account headed by William Holden and Susannah York. Film starts with Brit. Army and rebel fighters accepting Japanese surrender and the subsequent fight for freedom from oppressive colonisers by the Malayans. Ably supported by Capucine action film successively shows problems of these two major players in this jungle rich rubber wealthy country recovering from 1941-45 Japanese invasion/occupation. Well worth viewing, partner film with Britain's The Planter's Wife.
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  • Caroline Armitage
    5.0 out of 5 stars A film from 1964, beautifully restored. Sent by Amazon. Always on time and in perfect condition.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2012
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    The 7th Dawn is a film dealing with the insurgency in Malaya, after the Second World War, starring William Holden, Susannah York, Capucine, and several good English actors. It is in very good condition, so must have been restored for the DVD MGM Limited Edition.
    It is an informative film, especially for those not familiar with the story of the Communist agitators who were striving to force the British leave South East Asia, Malaya particularly, and the methods they used to achieve their aims. Susannah York plays the daughter of the English Administrator, and although very young, twenty-five at the time, was convincing and her usual beautiful self. William Holden was well cast as the plantation owner, and former war veteran, and the whole film was most enjoyable and believable.
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  • S. Grynkewich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! It's on DVD
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2011
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    Years ago I found a copy of this movie in VHS format and it's deteriorated due to the high humidity in Asia. The story of a struggle in Malaya between WWII-time allies for the ultimate fate of Malaysia: the country that it is or a communist dominated state. It leaves one with an appreciation of the realities of what it took to create an independent Malaysia and a hint of why there were anti-Chinese feelings for a long time in that country.
    I'm glad to see it's on DVD and recommend it to anyone interested in S.E. Asian History and a step away from the classic gung-ho Viet-Nam movies about the struggles against communist domination.
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  • Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars A under rated classic.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2025
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    A film that if it has been on linear TV I do not recall, but what is missing?

    Sex...well it is there, just not explicit.
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  • TOMO
    3.0 out of 5 stars 待ってましたといいたいが
    Reviewed in Japan on December 25, 2011
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    □昔、テレビでこの作品を観て心に残った作品である。世界で多くの独立運動が起こった時代のマレーを舞台としたもの。VHSでリリースされていたが、DVD化を強く望んでいた。偶然に米国で発売されていることを知り購入に至った。発売されたことは非常にうれしいのだが、今回のDVD化には落胆した面もある。一つには画質が悪いこと。フレディー・ヤングの撮影であればオリジナルはもっと美しいはずだ。二つ目は音質が悪いこと。リズ・オルトラーニの美しい旋律も台無しである。三つ目は、チャプターメニューもなく、オーサリングが手抜きなこと。もともとユナイトの作品なので、ＭＧＭはこの作品に対する敬意がないのかと疑ってしまう。多くの点を改善して、ブルー・レイで再発して欲しい限りだ。評価はこの点をマイナスとし、平凡なものに。
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  • Reginald Richard Saunders
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good film but difficult to find.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2015
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    A rare film centred on the Malayan Emergency of the early 50's which the story-line fairly depicts the political reasons for the emergency but also the dangers for the owners and workers on the rubber plantations from the communist terrorists.I saw the film when it was first released in the mid 60's and having a brother and a number of friends who completed their National Service in Malaya during the Emergency it was always a subject of interest as well as a beautifully shot film with an excellent cast.The film is rarely shown on TV and for some reason is difficult to obtain in CD form hence it was obtained as a US import so I was delighted to eventually track it down via Amazon.Well worth the wait !
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  • A. W. Wilson
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Front Cover Blurb...But a bit misleading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2013
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    This is an MGM Limited Collection DVD, 16.9 Widescreen Ratio. Good Colour, picture and Sound. No extras. The film tells the serious tale of Holden's fight to keep hold of his land and his concience during the terrorist troubles in Malaya in the 1950's. He is helped/hindered by a lovesick Susanna Yorke (who first appears swimmig nude in a muddy river-Murders/Terrorists- Susannah!! As if!), and the lovely mysterious Capucine who is torn between Holden and Tetsuro Tamba as the guerilla leader and Holden's wartime friend. There is a lot of talk, but plenty of very good action and even tho the film comes in at just over 2 hours it doesn't seem too long. I liked it, but the last 30' were a bit frustrating for me. To say more might be a bit of a "Spoiler". See the film and judge for yourself and see if you feel the same way I did. Could be the start of many comments? Or not!
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  • albert anstey
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2018
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    Not bad
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