Movie

The Magnificent Beast

1953 · 128 min

A slow-burning, earnest melodrama of friendship and ambition, punctuated by long wrestling matches that feel both gritty and theatrical.

Overview: Two very good friends become wrestlers to leave poverty behind, but the arrival of an ambitious woman will tragically change their destinies.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, betrayal, ambition, politics
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
betrayal
ambition
politics
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild