Gone with the Wind
The greatest romance of all time!
Overview
The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Gone with the Wind reflects a romanticized and often inaccurate depiction of the antebellum South. It presents a Lost Cause narrative, minimizing the brutality of slavery and idealizing plantation life, which is now heavily criticized for its perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and historical revisionism. Understanding this context is crucial when viewing the film today.
- Vivien Leigh's iconic performance as Scarlett O'Hara, capturing her fierce independence and complex character.
- The epic scale and stunning visuals, including the burning of Atlanta scene, which remain impressive even today.
- The exploration of themes like survival, love, loss, and the changing social landscape of the American South during and after the Civil War.
- The sweeping romantic drama and compelling character dynamics between Scarlett, Rhett, and Ashley.
Fun Facts
- Over 1,400 actresses were interviewed for the role of Scarlett O'Hara.
- The burning of Atlanta scene was filmed early in production and used old sets from other films to clear the studio lot.
- Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win an Academy Award, for her portrayal of Mammy, but she was segregated from the rest of the cast during the awards ceremony.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"The greatest romance of all time!"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Vom Winde verweht
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普通话
CN
Title: 乱世佳人
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Magyar
HU
Title: Elfújta a szél
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Pусский
RU
Title: Унесённые ветром
"«Самая великолепная картина!»"
Français
FR
Title: Autant en emporte le vent
"La plus grande romance de tous les temps !"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
I cannot fully explain all aspects of the movie easily and clearly in a text smaller than a large volume, but yet I will try to compress it decently here.
First and foremost, the movie for me is like a spectacle which could go on with the same cast for 100 hours and still be interesting and captivating. I have always wished it had been a series with this cast instead of a movie. Futile wishes!
The casting, to begin with, is very well matched to the book's spirit if not the physical descriptions. Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland and Hattie McDaniel. I stop here and will edit it bit by bit to complete it in a few days. It is too large to finish in one writing.
Famous Quotes
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."
"After all, tomorrow is another day!"
Oscar Awards
Wins
ACTRESS - 1939
Vivien Leigh
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - 1939
Hattie McDaniel
ART DIRECTION - 1939
Lyle Wheeler
CINEMATOGRAPHY (Color) - 1939
Ernest Haller, Ray Rennahan
DIRECTING - 1939
Victor Fleming
FILM EDITING - 1939
Hal C. Kern, James E. Newcom
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION - 1939
Selznick International Pictures
WRITING (Screenplay) - 1939
Sidney Howard
SPECIAL AWARD - 1939
William Cameron Menzies
SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL AWARD (Class III) - 1939
F. R. ABBOTT, HALLER BELT, ALAN COOK, the BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL COMPANY, The MITCHELL CAMERA COMPANY, MOLE-RICHARDSON COMPANY, CHARLES HANDLEY, DAVID JOY, the NATIONAL CARBON COMPANY, WINTON HOCH, TECHNICOLOR MOTION PICTURE CORP., DON MUSGRAVE, SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL PICTURES INC.
Nominations
ACTOR - 1939
Clark Gable
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - 1939
Olivia de Havilland
MUSIC (Original Score) - 1939
Max Steiner
SOUND RECORDING - 1939
Samuel Goldwyn, Thomas T. Moulton
SPECIAL EFFECTS - 1939
John R. Cosgrove, Fred Albin, Arthur Johns
Media
Featurette
Academy Conversations: Hattie McDaniel's Oscar
Teaser
Fathom's Big Screen Classics: 85th Anniversary
Trailer
Gone With the Wind - Theatrical Trailer IB Technicolor Print 4K Remaster