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Gentleman's Agreement

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When journalist Phil Green (Gregory Peck) moves to New York City, he takes on a high-profile magazine assignment about anti-Semitism. In order to truly view things from an empathetic perspective, he pretends to be a Jew and begins to experience many forms of bigotry, both firsthand and through a Jewish friend, Dave Goldman (John Garfield). Phil soon falls in love with beautiful Kathy Lacy (Dorothy McGuire), but their relationship is complicated by his unusual endeavor.
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Critics Consensus

It occasionally fails to live up to its subject matter -- and is perhaps an 'important' film more than a 'great' one -- but the performances from Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire are superb.

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Helen Bower Detroit Free Press 11/16/2022
Tangy and crisp as tossed salad straight from the refrigerator, [Celeste Holm]'s the smart package of chlorophyll that rids the air of unpleasant tension and makes it one-world fresh. Go to Full Review Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer 11/16/2022
The film has an urgency, a sincerity and a persuasiveness which, for this reader, the book lacked. Credit for this, it seems to us, goes primarily to Moss Hart and Elia Kazan. Go to Full Review Marjory Adams Boston Globe 11/16/2022
A brave, courageous, fascinating film is Gentleman's Agreement... Here is a picture that must be seen by bigots as well as men of good will; by hypocrites as well as understanding Americans if its message is to be fully appreciated. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/22/2025
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It may seem tame by today’s standards, but Gentleman’s Agreement was powder keg material back in 1947. Go to Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 08/27/2024
The film can be a little heavy-handed with its messages, though given the context of when this was made, so shortly after World War II and the Holocaust, it warrants its sense of urgency, education, and importance. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/27/2023
The façade adds to a narrative that is both complex and intelligent, and it is a well-meaning film with a big heart even if it comes off a bit puffed up and self-congratulatory today. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David L. @RT86887029 Jun 28 A courageous, nuanced treatment of a difficult topic many decades ahead of its time. See more Christian K @ckacar Jan 24 Solid premise and script, it definitely gets a little haughty and sanctimonious in parts. The last 30 minutes is great, except for the very final minute, oh well. See more Madam D @Madam1948 07/27/2025 Peck's acting is always good & love that he accepted only roles with moral fiber. Sad that people must be educated not to hate, but it still apples today. While the movie seems heavy handed by today's standards it still makes excellent viewing. See more Farah R @Farah 04/12/2025 Gregory Peck delivers a solid performance in this thought-provoking drama that was way ahead of its time. Its themes are as relevant today as they were back then. See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo 08/05/2024 Muito bom, embora algumas cenas nos cause uma estranheza, beijos estáticos, romances apressados, diálogos objetivos, cortes secos, porém o roteiro adorável e a temática necessária são um ponto alto do filme, uma grande crítica social ao antissemitismo na década de 40 é de se tirar o chapéu, apesar de ter um objetivo claro de exaltar o sempre ativo heroísmo americano pós-guerra… ''Permanecer em silêncio é tolerar o preconceito.'' See more adam s @spec72 11/14/2022 Thought provoking and relevant See more Read all reviews
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Elia Kazan

Director

Gregory Peck

Philip Schuyler 'Phil' Green

Dorothy McGuire

Kathy Lacey

John Garfield

Dave Goldman

Celeste Holm

Anne Dettrey

Anne Revere

Mrs. Green

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Synopsis When journalist Phil Green (Gregory Peck) moves to New York City, he takes on a high-profile magazine assignment about anti-Semitism. In order to truly view things from an empathetic perspective, he pretends to be a Jew and begins to experience many forms of bigotry, both firsthand and through a Jewish friend, Dave Goldman (John Garfield). Phil soon falls in love with beautiful Kathy Lacy (Dorothy McGuire), but their relationship is complicated by his unusual endeavor.
Director
Elia Kazan
Producer
Darryl F Zanuck
Screenwriter
Laura Z. Hobson, Moss Hart
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 1947, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)