# 3 Godfathers (1948)

> Three fugitive outlaws cross a punishing desert with a newborn, discovering that a promise can become a path to redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17992

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, Harry Carey Jr., Ward Bond, Mae Marsh, Mildred Natwick, Jane Darwell, Guy Kibbee
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040064/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sentimental, wry, rugged, christmas viewing, classic western night

## Synopsis

Three outlaws find redemption in the most unexpected way: by caring for an orphaned child.

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