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One sheet movie poster for the 1939 American epic historical romance film,
Gone with the Wind. Based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel, the film is set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.
Film Overview
Release Date: It premiered in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 15, 1939.
Director: Primarily directed by Victor Fleming, who replaced original director George Cukor.
Producer: Produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures.
Plot: The narrative centers on the strong-willed Scarlett O'Hara and her turbulent romantic pursuits of Ashley Wilkes and Rhett Butler as her world crumbles around her.
Principal Cast
Clark Gable as Rhett Butler.
Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara.
Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes.
Olivia de Havilland as Melanie Hamilton.
Accolades and Legacy
The film was a massive critical and commercial success, winning ten Academy Awards from thirteen nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Vivien Leigh. Notably, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy. Adjusted for inflation, it remains the highest-grossing film in history. |
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