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Gentleman's Agreement

  • 19471947
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 58m
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7.2/10
17K
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Gregory Peck, John Garfield, and Dorothy McGuire in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
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A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred.A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred.A reporter pretends to be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
17K
YOUR RATING
    • Elia Kazan
    • Laura Z. Hobson(novel "Gentleman's Agreement")
    • Moss Hart(screen play)
    • Elia Kazan(screenplay revision)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Dorothy McGuire
    • John Garfield
    • Elia Kazan
    • Laura Z. Hobson(novel "Gentleman's Agreement")
    • Moss Hart(screen play)
    • Elia Kazan(screenplay revision)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Dorothy McGuire
    • John Garfield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 163User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
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    • Won 3 Oscars

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    Gregory Peck in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
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    Celeste Holm at an event for Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Celeste Holm at an event for Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Celeste Holm and Frank Basile at an event for Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Gregory Peck, John Garfield, and Dorothy McGuire in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Dorothy McGuire in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Celeste Holm in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Gregory Peck, John Garfield, and Dorothy McGuire in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
    Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire in Gentleman's Agreement (1947)
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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Philip Schuyler Green
    Dorothy McGuire
    Dorothy McGuire
    • Kathy Lacy
    John Garfield
    John Garfield
    • Dave Goldman
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Anne Dettrey
    Anne Revere
    Anne Revere
    • Mrs. Green
    June Havoc
    June Havoc
    • Elaine Wales
    Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker
    • John Minify
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Jane
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Tommy Green
    Nicholas Joy
    Nicholas Joy
    • Dr. Craigie
    Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe
    • Prof. Fred Lieberman
    Harold Vermilyea
    Harold Vermilyea
    • Lou Jordan
    Ransom M. Sherman
    • Bill Payson
    Ed Agresti
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Monya Andre
      Edward Biby
      Edward Biby
      • Nightclub Patron
      • (uncredited)
      Louise Buckley
      • Mother
      • (uncredited)
      Patricia Cameron
          • Elia Kazan
          • Laura Z. Hobson(novel "Gentleman's Agreement")
          • Moss Hart(screen play)
          • Elia Kazan(screenplay revision) (uncredited)
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        • Trivia
          In 1984 Gregory Peck claimed to have been misquoted in a 1967 interview in which he said Elia Kazan was the wrong director for the film. The actor said, "That's a misunderstanding. I don't think there could have been a better director for the film. What I meant was that he and I didn't have a rapport; emotionally, we were not on the same wave length. I don't think that I did my best work for him. If I worked with him now--as a mature man--I think I would give him everything he would want."
        • Goofs
          Early in the movie, when Phil reminisces about his Jewish friend, Dave, he looks into the mirror and assesses his own features as being consistent with those of the Jews. This reveals his own experiences of having been influenced by the false stereotype of there being a "Jewish look". This is antithetical to his attacking anti-Semitic thoughts and actions in others, throughout the film. This, however, should not be considered a "GOOF" as many people are guilty of hypocrisy.
        • Quotes

          Kathy Lacey: You think I'm an anti-Semite.

          Phil Green: No, I don't. But I've come to see lots of nice people who hate it and deplore it and protest their own innocence, then help it along and wonder why it grows. People who would never beat up a Jew. People who think anti-Semitism is far away in some dark place with low-class morons. That's the biggest discovery I've made. The good people. The nice people.

        • Crazy credits
          The main title theme begins with the Fox logo, replacing the usual Alfred Newman fanfare.
        • Connections
          Featured in Precious Images (1986)
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          Composed by Alfred Newman

          Played during opening scene

        User reviews163

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        7/10
        Groundbreaking
        I hate to say it, but before I saw this movie, I did not realize that there was racism against Jews in the post war period. I couldn't understand it: why would Americans promote the very thing they fought against in the war? Then I was informed that they weren't fighting against racism or discrimination, but against the Nazi regime and genocide. There is a large difference between one person's opinion and a government policy. I'm a teenager, and the fact that Jews were still discriminated against was never mentioned to me. Maybe it should be better known. I am doing Modern History next year and we will be studying the Second World War, and I'm very glad I saw this film (despite its inaccuracies).

        Anyway – now to the plot. Phillip Green (Gregory Peck) is a writer who pretends to be Jewish to find out about anti-Semitism. Through this, he learns how much people discriminate against Jews and it affects him deeply and changes his life.

        I was never bored in this film. I am forever fascinated by Peck, who I've always remembered as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). This is only the second film I've seen with Peck in his younger days (it's quite a pleasure watching him). Celeste Holm also is amazing and I love how she can laugh so easily – very realistic. The only thing I wasn't satisfied with is the romantic choices by Peck's character. I wish he would have chosen the happy blonde Anne instead of the sappy, boring Kathy. Oh, how I was hoping he would choose Anne! Perhaps Dorothy McGuire was miscast; maybe someone else could have brought more energy to her character. John Garfield is fantastic as Green's Jewish friend.

        This was ground breaking at the time and I really respect the people who participated in this film for taking a risk. Despite being made almost 60 years ago, I have not only learned from it but enjoyed it. Yes, there are some inaccuracies and plot holes, but I don't particularly care and it doesn't distract me. It's a great film, go see it.
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        • Jun 22, 2006

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        • Release date
          • March 1948 (United States)
          • United States
          • English
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          • Darien, Connecticut, USA
        • Production company
          • Twentieth Century Fox
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        • 1 hour 58 minutes
          • Black and White

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