# The Night of the Iguana (1964)

> A defrocked minister guiding tourists along Mexico’s coast confronts desire, alcoholism, and spiritual ruin at an isolated hotel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8730

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon, Skip Ward, Grayson Hall, Cyril Delevanti, Mary Boylan
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058404/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: brooding, erotic, melancholic, classic film night, literary drama evening

## Synopsis

A former minister grapples with his past while navigating complex relationships in a remote Mexican hotel.

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