Still from Human Desire — Human Desire (1954) — Fritz LangPhotographed by Burnett Guffey

Fritz Lang

Human Desire

Name: Human Desire
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1954
Duration: 91 min

English / 1954 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Romance

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Synopsis

A Korean War vet returns to his job as a railroad engineer and becomes involved in a sordid affair with a co-worker's wife and murder. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, in 1997.

Credits

Crew

DirectorFritz Lang

WriterAlfred Hayes

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

Composer

Daniele Amfitheatrof

EditorAaron Stell, William A. Lyon

ProducerLewis J. Rachmil

Cast

Glenn Fordas Jeff Warren

Gloria Grahameas Vicki Buckley

Broderick Crawfordas Carl Buckley

Edgar Buchananas Alec Simmons

Kathleen Caseas Ellen Simmons

Peggy Maleyas Jean

Diane DeLaireas Vera Simmons

Grandon Rhodesas John Owens

Dan Seymouras Bartender

John Pickardas Matt Henley

Paul Brinegaras Brakeman

Dan Rissas Prosecutor Gruber

John Zarembaas Russell

Carl Leeas John Thurston

Olan Souleas Lewis

Double Feature

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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse1933

Both directed by Fritz Lang

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M1931Both directed by Fritz Lang