Question 1

Where were the outdoor scenes for Commandos Strike at Dawn filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot near Victoria, British Columbia, from July to September, 1942.

Question 2

What real-life commando raid inspired the climax of the film?

Accepted Answer

The climax was inspired by the British and Norwegian commando attack on the islands of Vagsoy and Maaloy on December 27, 1941.

Question 3

Which ship was used in the film and what was its history?

Accepted Answer

The ship used was HMCS Prince David (F89), a former CN Steamship converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser in 1940.

Question 4

What role did Alexander Knox play beyond his credited character?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Knox, credited eighth as the German captain, also provided the uncredited voice of the off-screen Chaplain and the off-screen closing narrator.

Question 5

What was director John Farrow's military background during WWII?

Accepted Answer

Director John Farrow served as a highly decorated Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Canadian Navy and was recovering from typhus at the time of this film.

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