# The Men (1950)

> A wounded veteran must overcome despair and anger to rebuild intimacy, purpose, and married life after paralysis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1258

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Fred Zinnemann
- Cast: Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane, Jack Webb, Richard Erdman, Arthur Jurado, Virginia Farmer, Dorothy Tree
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042727/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, poignant, intimate, classic cinema viewing, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of resilience and love in the face of adversity.

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