The Dawn Patrol_
"They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!"
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
Starring
Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Dawn Patrol was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is ...
The Dawn Patrol is a Action, Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (20)
Errol Flynn
Capt. Courtney
Basil Rathbone
Maj. Brand
David Niven
Lt. Scott
Donald Crisp
Phipps
Melville Cooper
Sgt. Watkins
Barry Fitzgerald
Bott
Carl Esmond
Hauptmann Von Mueller
Peter Willes
Hollister
Morton Lowry
Donnie Scott
Michael Brooke
Capt. Squires
James Burke
Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
SH
Stuart Hall
Bentham
Herbert Evans
Scott's Mechanic
Sidney Bracey
Major Brand's Orderly
LN
Leo Nomis
Aeronautic Supervisor
HB
Hal Brazeale
Gregory
TB
Tyrone Brereton
Orderly
RD
Richard Deane
'B' Flight Replacement
Fred Graham
Running Man on Airfield
IH
Ivo Henderson
Soldier
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dawn Patrol about?
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
How long is The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?
The cast of The Dawn Patrol includes Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp, Melville Cooper.
What is the rating of The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 39 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Drama
War