Review of Gentleman's Agreement (1947) by Shelley S — 09 Jun 2007

Everyone, EVERYONE, should see this movie.

This review of Gentleman's Agreement (1947) was written by Shelley S on 09 Jun 2007.

Gentleman's Agreement has generally received positive reviews.

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By Heather M (2,904) on 18 Oct 2014

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By Zack B (668) on 23 Jul 2013

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By John B (4,244) on 04 Sep 2013

We have Peck playing someone who is wronged (as opposed to helping someone who is wronged)…

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By Bradley H (451) on 02 Nov 2013

Not weighty enough to be significant today but worth a viewing anyway…

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By Les E (496) on 11 Aug 2013

Peck does well but the story that should have been so incisive was just weak…

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By Jim H (1,089) on 10 May 2013

Gregory Peck is always engaging, but this is his 2nd best movie of all time…

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By Thiago A (128) on 18 Feb 2013

Best Picture Winner of 1947, this study about anti-Semitism in the 1940s is very topical today, even if it isn't as prevalent now…

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