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Mogambo

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1953 | 116 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

On a Kenyan safari, white hunter Victor Marswell has a love triangle with seductive American socialite Eloise Kelly and anthropologist Donald Nordley's cheating wife Linda.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 75K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Ford

  • Clark GableVictor Marswell
  • Ava GardnerEloise Y. Kelly
  • Grace KellyLinda Nordley
  • Donald SindenDonald Nordley
  • Philip StaintonJohn Brown-Pryce
  • Eric PohlmannLeon Boltchak
  • Laurence NaismithSkipper
  • Denis O'DeaFather Josef
  • Bruce SetonWilson (uncredited)
  • Asa EtulaYoung Native Girl (uncredited)