GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) - ♦♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Victor Fleming

Written by - Sidney Howard, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ben Hecht, Jo Swerling, John Van Durten

Starring - Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland

"The story of the tormented and forsaken romance between Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler against the backdrop of the American Civil War is perhaps the film that most represents the Hollywood productions of its times. Everything that makes the look of the film is majestic and age defining, and the character of Scarlett O’Hara may be one of the most daringly strong feminine characters ever made to date. The story itself is very gripping, filled with twists that set a new standard for period drama, which has been more or less successfully reproduced by other numerous productions since. Clark Gable is superb right up to the final famous line, and along with Vivien Leigh makes for one of the most iconic couples ever committed to celluloid."

Period Drama, USA