# The Mortal Storm (1940)

> As Nazism takes hold in 1933 Germany, a professor's family is forced to choose between conformity, loyalty, and courageous resistance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/820

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Frank Borzage
- Cast: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan, Robert Stack, Bonita Granville, Irene Rich, William T. Orr
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032811/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: grave, passionate, foreboding, classic film evening, historical film study

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loyalty amidst the rise of tyranny.

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