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Desert Fury (1947) | Criteria

Still from Desert Fury — Desert Fury (1947) — Lewis AllenPhotographed by Charles Lang and Edward Cronjager

Poster for Desert Fury

Lewis Allen

Desert Fury

United States / English / 1947 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.26/5·4.4K ratings·1.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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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
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Queersighted: Queer Noir
Position 5
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Vacation Noir
Position 2
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Noir in Color
Position 2
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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)