# Advise & Consent (1962)

> Otto Preminger's charged Capitol drama turns a Secretary of State confirmation hearing into a ruthless test of conscience, loyalty, and private secrecy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10348

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Otto Preminger
- Cast: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Gene Tierney, Franchot Tone, Lew Ayres
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055728/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: caustic, austere, paranoid, classic film night, political drama marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping political drama that unravels the complexities of power and integrity in Washington D.C.

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