# Gentleman's Agreement (1947)

> A principled writer adopts a Jewish identity to investigate American antisemitism and finds prejudice reshaping his work, friendships, and love life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21083

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Elia Kazan
- Cast: Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm, Anne Revere, June Havoc, Albert Dekker, Jane Wyatt
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039416/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, morally urgent, confrontational, classic cinema night, historical reflection

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of prejudice and identity in mid-century America.

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