1942 · 88 min · NR

The Magnificent Ambersons

Name: The Magnificent Ambersons
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1942
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, Anne Baxter, Tim Holt, Agnes Moorehead

Directed by Orson Welles · Drama, Romance

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) is a Drama film, directed by Orson Welles set during the 1800s–1900s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of family & loyalty and love & longing run throughout.

Composer

Bernard Herrmann

Cinematography

Stanley Cortez

Cast

Joseph CottenDolores CostelloAnne BaxterTim HoltAgnes MooreheadRay CollinsErskine SanfordRichard Bennett

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1800s 1900s

Premise & themes

Themes

Family & Loyalty Love & Longing

Tone

MelancholicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

1941
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The Magnificent Ambersons

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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