# Carnal Knowledge (1971)

> Two college friends measure their adult lives through sex, rivalry, and increasingly corrosive ideas about intimacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22643

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Mike Nichols
- Cast: Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret, Rita Moreno, Cynthia O'Neal, Carol Kane, Sheri Jackson
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066892/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: caustic, witty, cold, serious film discussion, classic cinema evening

## Synopsis

A candid exploration of love, friendship, and the complexities of desire unfolds in a vibrant city.

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