DRAMA . 2000 . 1h 26m . 7.0/10

First Light of Dawn_

Lucio Gaudino directs this family drama about a pair of brothers grudgingly reunited after their parents are killed by Mafia extortionists. After learning of the murders, affluent yuppie Edo leaves his abode in northern Italy to visit his family's home in Sicily. There he and his resentful brother, wheelchair-bound Saro, argue, reminisce, and debate the pros and cons of living in a beautiful coastal area where Mafia executions are common.

Starring Laura Morante, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Francesco Giuffrida
7.0/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
2000
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Lucio Gaudino directs this family drama about a pair of brothers grudgingly reunited after their parents are killed by Mafia extortionists. After learning of the murders, affluent yuppie Edo leaves his abode in northern Italy to visit his family's home in Sicily. There he and his resentful brother, wheelchair-bound Saro, argue, reminisce, and debate the pros and cons of living in a beautiful coastal area where Mafia executions are common.

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Cast
Laura Morante stars as Anna in First Light of Dawn.
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Year context
First Light of Dawn was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
Lucio Gaudino directs this family drama about a pair of brothers grudgingly reunited after their parents are killed by Mafia extortionists. After learning of...
First Light of Dawn is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Rating
7.0/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is First Light of Dawn about?
Lucio Gaudino directs this family drama about a pair of brothers grudgingly reunited after their parents are killed by Mafia extortionists. After learning of the murders, affluent yuppie Edo leaves his abode in northern Italy to visit his family's home in Sicily. There he and his resentful brother, wheelchair-bound Saro, argue, reminisce, and debate the pros and cons of living in a beautiful coastal area where Mafia executions are common.
How long is First Light of Dawn?
First Light of Dawn has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in First Light of Dawn?
The cast of First Light of Dawn includes Laura Morante, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Francesco Giuffrida, Roberto Nobile, Giacomo Civiletti.
What is the rating of First Light of Dawn?
First Light of Dawn has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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