# The Wind and the Lion (1975)

> A flamboyant Moroccan kidnapping ignites a clash between Berber defiance, American diplomacy, and Theodore Roosevelt’s forceful political will.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8814

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
- Director: John Milius
- Cast: Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston, Geoffrey Lewis, Steve Kanaly, Vladek Sheybal, Nadim Sawalha
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073906/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, propulsive, grand, classic adventure night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of courage and diplomacy in a land torn by conflict.

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