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Gentleman's Agreement

Play trailer Poster for Gentleman's Agreement Released Nov 11, 1947 1h 58m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 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. Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer 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. Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Marjory Adams Boston Globe 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. Nov 16, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It may seem tame by today’s standards, but Gentleman’s Agreement was powder keg material back in 1947. Rated: 3/4 Feb 22, 2025 Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media 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. Aug 27, 2024 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 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. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Madam D 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Farah R 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Rosana B 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.'' Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review adam s Thought provoking and relevant Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty rousing in what could be deemed a slightly sanctimonious manner but that would be to overlook just how rampant explicit displays of racism would have been in 1940s America. Arguably the most interesting aspect is that the film focuses on anti-semi Tien as opposed to the even more oppressive racist restrictions in black lives at the time. Too early maybe. Anyway, not much else to say about the film as the strength lay less in the plot than the strength of the convictions. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is way ahead of its time and is applicable to prejudice of all forms. It also addresses the the often not discussed guilt by silence. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review 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)
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