Review of We Dive at Dawn (1943) by Paul D — 13 Aug 2014

Solid war-effort drama with a multitude of heroic personalities on board the sub. It's all a bit too perfect but it is propaganda entertainment.

This review of We Dive at Dawn (1943) was written by Paul D on 13 Aug 2014.

We Dive at Dawn has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 31 Dec 2010

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By Scott W (2,167) on 11 Apr 2010

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