We Go In at Dawn

We Go In at Dawn

2020 · 86 min · ★ 5.9 · History, War, Thriller

When a high-ranking war planner is captured and held in a German prisoner of war camp, a team of specialists take on the dangerous mission of trying to break him out. Trouble is, he doesn't want to be rescued.

Directed by Ben Mole · Written by Ben Mole

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