# The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)

> A wounded novelist confronts the romantic and artistic compromises of his restless life while his devoted wife fights to bring him back from despair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2568

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Director: Henry King
- Cast: Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Hildegard Knef, Leo G. Carroll, Torin Thatcher, Ava Norring, Helene Stanley
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045162/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, romantic, classic cinema night, romantic drama evening

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