# The Four Feathers (1939)

> A disgraced British officer risks his life in disguise across colonial Sudan to reclaim the honor symbolized by four white feathers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5639

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, War, History
- Director: Zoltan Korda
- Cast: John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, June Duprez, Allan Jeayes, Jack Allen, Donald Gray, Frederick Culley
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031334/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: rousing, gritty, romantic, classic adventure night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A British officer's quest for redemption leads him into the heart of conflict.

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