# Clash by Night (1952)

> A bitter woman seeking stability in her coastal hometown finds marriage and desire pulling her toward a dangerous emotional reckoning.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14127

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Fritz Lang
- Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe, J. Carrol Naish, Keith Andes, Silvio Minciotti, Tony Martin
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044502/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, raw, volatile, classic film night, film noir marathon

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