Drama,Romance
United States of America
Gentleman's Agreement is a 1947 film directed by Elia Kazan and starring Gregory Peck. It is based on Laura Z. Hobson's novel of the same name. The movie tells the story of Phil Green, a magazine writer who is assigned to write an article on anti-Semitism. Green decides to pose as a Jew in order to get a firsthand experience of the discrimination that Jews faced in the post-World War II era.
Green's decision to pose as a Jew is met with mixed reactions from his friends and colleagues. Some support him, while others question his motives. As he gets deeper into the role, Green encounters various forms of bigotry and prejudice, both subtle and overt.
Green's experiences as a "Jew" open his eyes to the reality of discrimination and lead him to reevaluate his own prejudices. He also develops a romantic relationship with a non-Jewish woman, played by Dorothy McGuire, who struggles to understand the discrimination Green faces.
Gentleman's Agreement was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Celeste Holm, and Best Director for Kazan. The film was lauded for its bold portrayal of a controversial topic and its impact in raising awareness of anti-Semitism.
