# The Beguiled (1971)

> A wounded Union soldier seeking refuge in a Louisiana girls’ seminary becomes the captive center of a feverish struggle over desire, control, and revenge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20003

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, War
- Director: Don Siegel
- Cast: Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris, Darleen Carr, Mae Mercer, Pamelyn Ferdin, Melody Thomas Scott
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066819/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, claustrophobic, unsettling, late night cinephile viewing, gothic thriller marathon

## Synopsis

A wounded soldier's presence ignites hidden desires and tensions within a secluded mansion.

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