The Awakening
1954, English. Directed by Michael McCarthy.
"The Awakening" is a 1954 short drama film of Douglas Fairbanks Presents anthology series based on Nikolai Gogol's short story "The Overcoat".
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 July 1954
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lawrence B. Marcus
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What The Awakening is based on
The Awakening is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.
1842
The Overcoat
By Nikolai Gogol
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How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Awakening have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Awakening on?
The Awakening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 July 1954. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awakening?
If you liked The Awakening, try Hungry Hearts, Skin, A Question of Faith.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening (1954) was directed by Michael McCarthy and stars Buster Keaton, James Hayter, Carl Jaffe.
What is The Awakening based on?
The Awakening is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.