Keeper of the Flame
Directed by George Cukor
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- Matt ConsolaDecember 28, 2025The perfect movie to display the concept of “ if you don’t know history you’re bound to repeat it. 82 years ago in 1943 “Keepers of the flame” lay out a a plan by the rich, white, powerful American elite to take over America and turn it into an Authoritarian government. Luckily in the film, they fail. But 82 years later the film became a blueprint for Project 2025. When Hepburn explains the detailed and callous plans she discovered, it’s literally a point by point map of how Trump took power. Scary and accurate.
- Mister ArnMay 18, 2025"Keeper of the Flame" unfolds as a murder mystery, maintaining this allure until its conclusion. However, in its final moments, the narrative swerves right, taking an unexpected turn before culminating with a sermon. This surprising shift to a political theme enhanced my enjoyment of the film.
Keeper of the Flame Trivia
Keeper of the Flame was released on April 1, 1943.
Keeper of the Flame was directed by George Cukor.
Keeper of the Flame has a runtime of 1h 40m.
Keeper of the Flame was produced by Victor Saville.
Journalist Steve O'Malley (Spencer Tracy) wants to write a biography of a national hero who died when his car ran off a bridge. Steve receives conflicting reports and tales that make him question what the truth about the hero is.
The key characters in Keeper of the Flame are Stevie O'Malley (Spencer Tracy), Christine Forrest (Katharine Hepburn), Clive Kerndon (Richard Whorf).
Keeper of the Flame is rated Passed.
Keeper of the Flame is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
Keeper of the Flame has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Keeper of the Flame had a budget of $1.2M.
Keeper of the Flame has made $15,392 at the box office.