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Desert Fury (1947) | Criteria

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Desert Fury

United States • English • 1947 • 1h 36m

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Synopsis

The daughter of a Nevada casino owner gets involved with a racketeer, despite everyone's efforts to separate them.

Included in
Murderous Melodramas
Position 2
Included in
Queersighted: Queer Noir
Position 5
Included in
Vacation Noir
Position 2
Included in
Noir in Color
Position 2
Included in
July 2022
Position 22

Credits

Crew

DirectorLewis Allen

WriterRobert Rossen

CinematographerCharles Lang, Edward Cronjager

ComposerMiklós Rózsa

EditorWarren Low

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

John Hodiakas Eddie Bendix

Lizabeth Scottas Paula Haller

Burt Lancasteras Tom Hanson

Wendell Coreyas Johnny Ryan

Mary Astoras Fritzi Haller

Kristine Milleras Claire Lindquist

William Harriganas Berle Lindquist

James Flavinas Pat Johnson

Jane Novakas Mrs. Lindquist

Anna Camargoas Rosa

Milton Kibbeeas Mike (uncredited)

Ray Tealas Bus Driver (uncredited)