# In Harm's Way (1965)

> An expansive black-and-white Pacific War drama follows a naval captain and intertwined families through the shock of Pearl Harbor and the burdens of command.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23798

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: War, Drama
- Director: Otto Preminger
- Cast: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon, Paula Prentiss, Brandon De Wilde, Jill Haworth, Dana Andrews
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059309/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, sweeping, melodramatic, classic war film night, military history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of duty and sacrifice unfolds as war looms on the horizon.

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