# Memphis Belle (1990)

> A young B-17 crew confronts its most perilous sortie as wartime publicity turns a final mission into a symbol of hope.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7280

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, War, Action
- Director: Michael Caton-Jones
- Cast: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D. B. Sweeney, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr., Bradley Lavelle
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100133/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: tense, heroic, poignant, war film marathon, aviation movie night

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