Daybreak

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Daybreak (1939)

Daybreak is a French drama from 1939 starring Jean Gabin as a factory worker named François who commits a murder with a handgun, and then barricades himself in his apartment. As the stand-off with the police plays out, François recalls the events that led to his tragic downfall.

The following weapons were used in the film Daybreak:

Handguns

Star Ruby Pistol

François (Jean Gabin) kills a man named Valentin with a Star Ruby Pistol.

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Star Ruby Pistol

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Close up of François' pistol laying on his mantle amid shards of broken glass.

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François (Jean Gabin) clutches his pistol after gunning down Valentin.

Mle 1892 Revolver

The police responding to Valentin's murder carry the Mle 1892 revolver

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Mle 1892 Revolver

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French police hide behind bullet proof shields as they attempt to blast their way into the barricaded apartment of murderer François (Jean Gabin) with their Mle 1892's