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Gone with the Wind

  • 19391939
  • PassedPassed
  • 3h 58m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
320K
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Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind (1939)
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American motion picture classic in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man conduct a turbulent romance during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.American motion picture classic in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man conduct a turbulent romance during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.American motion picture classic in which a manipulative woman and a roguish man conduct a turbulent romance during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
320K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
747
552
  • Directors
    • Victor Fleming
    • George Cukor(uncredited)
    • Sam Wood(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Margaret Mitchell(story of the Old South "Gone with the Wind")
    • Sidney Howard(screen play by)
    • Oliver H.P. Garrett(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Clark Gable
    • Vivien Leigh
    • Thomas Mitchell
  • Directors
    • Victor Fleming
    • George Cukor(uncredited)
    • Sam Wood(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Margaret Mitchell(story of the Old South "Gone with the Wind")
    • Sidney Howard(screen play by)
    • Oliver H.P. Garrett(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Clark Gable
    • Vivien Leigh
    • Thomas Mitchell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 982User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 97Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #159
    • Won 8 Oscars
      • 22 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind (1939)
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    Top cast

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    Clark Gable
    Clark Gable
    • Rhett Butler - Visitor from Charleston
    Vivien Leigh
    Vivien Leigh
    • Scarlett - Their Daughter
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Gerald O'Hara
    Barbara O'Neil
    Barbara O'Neil
    • Ellen - His Wife
    • (as Barbara O'Neill)
    Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes
    • Suellen - Their Daughter
    Ann Rutherford
    Ann Rutherford
    • Carreen - Their Daughter
    George Reeves
    George Reeves
    • Brent Tarleton - Scarlett's Beau
    Fred Crane
    Fred Crane
    • Stuart Tarleton - Scarlett's Beau
    Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel
    • Mammy - House Servant
    Oscar Polk
    Oscar Polk
    • Pork - House Servant
    Butterfly McQueen
    Butterfly McQueen
    • Prissy - House Servant
    Victor Jory
    Victor Jory
    • Jonas Wilkerson - Field Overseer
    Everett Brown
    Everett Brown
    • Big Sam - Field Foreman
    Howard Hickman
    Howard Hickman
    • John Wilkes
    Alicia Rhett
    Alicia Rhett
    • India - His Daughter
    Leslie Howard
    Leslie Howard
    • Ashley - His Son
    Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland
    • Melanie Hamilton - Their Cousin
    Rand Brooks
    Rand Brooks
    • Charles Hamilton - Her Brother
    • Directors
      • Victor Fleming
      • George Cukor(uncredited)
      • Sam Wood(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Margaret Mitchell(story of the Old South "Gone with the Wind")
      • Sidney Howard(screen play by)
      • Oliver H.P. Garrett(contributing writer) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The fact that Hattie McDaniel would be unable to attend the premiere in racially segregated Atlanta outraged Clark Gable so much that he threatened to boycott the premiere unless she could attend. He later relented when she convinced him to go.
    • Goofs
      After Ashley Wilkes is carried into his room from a night at Belle's place, Melanie picks up a lamp with an electric cord attached.
    • Quotes

      Scarlett: Rhett, Rhett... Rhett, if you go, where shall I go? What shall I do?

      Rhett Butler: Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.

    • Crazy credits
      George Reeves is credited as playing the part of Brent Tarleton, and Fred Crane is billed as Stuart Tarleton. This is incorrect: Crane played Brent, and Reeves played Stuart.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK in 1940, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating.
    • Connections
      Edited into Raintree County (1957)
    • Soundtracks
      Selznick International Theme
      (1937) (uncredited)

      Written by Alfred Newman

      Played for the Selznick International Logo

    User reviews982

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    10/10
    A Potpourri of Vestiges Review: An American magnum opus which must be watched and often, and by those who understand cinema
    Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind, in its true essence, is a case study on the Old American way of living where pride and honor were the very essence of human existence. Victor Fleming's rendition of the classic novel, a classic within its own right, does full justice to the themes propagated by Mitchell's evocative masterpiece. In the words of Mitchell herself, Gone with the Wind is the story of the people whose gift of gumption gave them a definitive edge to endure the tribulation and throes of the American Civil War vis-à-vis those who lacked an inner resolve and determination needed for survival.

    Scarlet O'Hara, the well bred, haughty, tempestuous and opportunistic protagonist of the saga, is an ostensibly flawed individual whose inexorable urge to placate her ego and realize her fancies appears far stronger than her adherence to any credence pious to her people and relevant to her time. Her scintillating charm and unrestrained zeal not only make her an object of desire for her male counterparts but also an object of envy for the girls around her.

    Vivian Leigh perfectly fits into the caricature of Scarlet O'Hara. She makes full use of her talent, courage and guile to portray a part that requires subtlety, brusqueness and poise in equal parts. It may sound like a hyperbole, but no other actress seemed better equipped to play the part a southern belle than Leigh herself, who won not one but two Oscars while playing one: first for her portrayal of Scarlet O'Hara and second for portraying Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire opposite Marlon Brando. In fact, her portrayal of Scarlet O'Hara, in which she perfectly blends panache, poignancy and peremptoriness, is arguably the greatest portrayal by a female lead in cinematic history. Leigh uses her on-stage experience to improvise in order to add new dimensions and complexities to Scarlet's caricature, which according to the novel was mostly one dimensional: out-and-out bad. Scarlet's stubbornness and her impish obsession for a conformist like Ashley, who is not only indifferent to her feelings but also incapable of reciprocating the passion and zeal with which she pursues him, represent just one dimension of her multifaceted self, which is revealed layer by layer with the progression of the narrative. The viewer is gifted to see Scarlet in various avatars: a usurper, an egomaniac, a damsel, a nemesis, a menace, a guardian, a savior, a patriot, a fighter and most importantly as a quintessence of womanhood.

    Clark Gable as Rhett Butler perfectly complements Vivian Leigh's larger than life portrayal. He is an outright reprobate, an unscrupulous opportunist whose life revolves around making money and pursuing carnal pleasures. However, behind this facade, just like Scarlet, there is a human capable of love, and worthy of being loved. These unobtrusive yet obvious similarities make Scarlet and Rhett a perfect match for each other. The subtle chemistry and tension between the two protagonists give the story its impetus and resonant charm. The rest of the cast has given exemplary performances with a special mention of Olivia de Havilland, who as Melanie is a paragon of love, humility and forgiveness. She provides a striking contrast to Scarlet's caricature and represents a more traditional picture of womanhood.

    The movie's direction, cinematography, editing and music are all top notch and it is the great synergy of all these elements that makes the movie an extravaganza and an undisputed master piece, one to be savored till eternity. The movie is an amalgam of scenes, high on emotion and drama, which keeps the viewer absorbed throughout. The scene in which Scarlet's father tells her the importance of mother land, deeming it as the only thing worth fighting for, is pure gold. Other scenes that come close to matching its brilliance include the one in which Scarlet performs the duties of an obstetrician to help Melanie give birth to her child, and the one in which Scarlet pledges to protect Tara till her last breath. The movie also has an amazing repertoire of dialogs that are delivered with a nice mix of finesse and accuracy. Butler's famous dialog in which he says to Scarlet, "You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how," also happens to be one of all time favorite.

    The movie, especially its anti-climatic ending, brings tears to eyes and leaves the viewer overwhelmed as he experiences a rainbow of different emotions, being awestruck by the tremendous impact of the journey that he is vicariously made to undergo.

    PS. Gone with the Wind is undoubtedly one of cinema's greatest marvels and is a living testament to cinema's timelessness, and its limitless potential. A must watch for everyone. 10/10

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gone with the Wind in 3-D
    • Filming locations
      • North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA(Mill in opening credits)
    • Production companies
      • Selznick International Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,977,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $200,882,193
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,192,593
      • Jun 28, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $402,382,193
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 58 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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