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Mogambo [DVD] [1954]

DVD ~ Clark Gable

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Actors: Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Donald Sinden, Philip Stainton
Directors: John Ford
Writers: John Lee Mahin, Wilson Collison
Producers: Sam Zimbalist
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: 19 Jul 2004
Run Time: 115 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0001Z642W
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,757 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Clark Gable reprises his role as veteran big-game trapper and guide Vic Marswell in John Ford's remake of RED DUST, the actor's 1932 hit. After a brief fling with Eloise Kelly (Ava Gardner), an adventurer temporarily stranded in Kenya, Vic is hired as a guide by British anthropologist Donald Nordley (Donald Sinden)--who has come to study the gorilla--and his wife, Linda (Grace Kelly). Linda is immediately attracted to Vic and begins flirting with him furiously, behaviour that goes unnoticed by her preoccupied husband but not the jealous Eloise, who manages to get in a few verbal jabs at dinner. While walking through the jungle, Vic saves Linda from an attacking panther, and although she tacitly offers herself to him, he passes. As the group's safari heads into gorilla country, the sexual tension between Vic and Linda increases, but her husband's absorption in simian affairs prevents repercussions. However, the gorillas do not reciprocate Donald's interest, and when one of them attacks the scientist, Vic has a chance to be rid of his mild-mannered rival. One of Ford's least typical projects, this comedy of jungle manners includes none of his characteristic themes, but the sardonic John Lee Mahin script, the easy rapport between Gable and Gardner, and the striking photography of the African veldt make it a film well worth watching.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The King's last roar for Leo, 7 Nov 2006

By	Trevor Willsmer (London, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Mogambo sees the King ending his reign at MGM with a solid, albeit heavily reworked, remake of Red Dust. This time round Gable's a great white hunter in Africa trapping animals for zoos and circuses, but the mixture is much the same as before, albeit shot on location with a little less spice. Ava in the shower doesn't generate the heat of Harlow in a barrel, but at least she's the real deal compared to Grace Kelly's mannered turn as a rather unappealing bad tempered wimp (maybe he just has a thing for faux posh totty?). John Ford's direction is curiously anonymous: without his screen credit, I'd never have guessed he was the director in a million years. If anything, it feels more like a middling Richard Thorpe or Jack Conway film, but either way it's pure MGM all the way- a well-cooked steak, but no sizzle.

The transfer is good, though there are a few inconsistencies due to the master material available. The only extra is the enjoyably over the top original theatrical trailer.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good film with an excellent ending and a great cast..., 14 May 2006

By	Alcat Garcia "aka bel_78 // A.G. is just an a... (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

"Mogambo" (1953) is a good film with an excellent ending that makes you want to watch it again. Of course, the excellent cast and the place where the story was filmed help, and a lot.

This movie was directed by John Ford, and filmed in Africa. The plot is simple, but quite effective. Victor Marswell (Clark Gable) is a safari guide whose like is disrupted when a beautiful woman, Eloise Kelly (Ava Gardner), shows up at his camp, looking for a majarajah. Unfortunately for her, her "acquaintance" has left and she has to remain in the camp at least until the next boat arrives. Eloise starts to fall for Victor, and their attraction seems mutual, but not meant to be.

However, things are further stirred up when a couple, Professor Donald Nordley (Donald Sinden) and his wife Linda (Grace Kelly) arrive to Victor's complex for a safari. The problem is that now Eloise likes Victor, Victor is attracted to Linda, and Linda has feelings for Victor but is married to Donald, who is not aware of what is happening around him and is only interested in looking for gorillas.

Of course, that situation is a good recipe for entertainment. Throw in a great scenery and some wild animals, and you have a very entertaining movie. All in all, I give this movie 3.5 stars, and I think it is worthwhile to recommend it :)

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3.0 out of 5 stars The King at the End, 4 Oct 2007

By	ray dorrity "ray dorrity" (New Forest, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was the King at the end of his reign.
It's an ok movie. The color is good. Fine for a wet afternoon in front of a roaring fire.
During the making of the film, Grace Kelly (who was rumoured to have slept with all her leading men) was having a torrid affair with Clark Gable until one night when he was drunk, his false teeth fell into his glass of whisky. I think that killed it off.
Rent rather than buy.

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