# Mogambo (1953)

> In Kenya's untamed bush, a commanding big-game trapper becomes the focus of a volatile romantic contest between two very different women.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14814

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Donald Sinden, Philip Stainton, Eric Pohlmann, Laurence Naismith, Denis O'Dea
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046085/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: glamorous, witty, sardonic, classic cinema night, romantic drama evening

## Synopsis

A thrilling safari adventure where love and rivalry intertwine amidst the wild.

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