# The Boys from Brazil (1978)

> An aging Nazi hunter races across continents to expose a genetic conspiracy designed to resurrect fascist power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9817

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
- Cast: Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, Uta Hagen, Steve Guttenberg, Denholm Elliott, Rosemary Harris
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077269/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, ominous, suspenseful, classic thriller night, political cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A chilling investigation into the dark legacy of the Nazi regime unfolds in South America.

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