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Human Desire

"A rarity on the screen … a RAW slice of life!"

August 5, 1954 1h 31m 6.7/10 (140 votes)

Originally released in 1954. Human Desire is a crime/drama film. directed by Fritz Lang.

Starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Broderick Crawford

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 1954 71 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (140 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Human Desire about?

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 So...

Who directed Human Desire?

Human Desire was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is Human Desire?

Human Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Human Desire released?

Human Desire was released on August 5, 1954 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Human Desire?

The main cast of Human Desire includes Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford, Edgar Buchanan, Kathleen Case.

Is Human Desire worth watching?

Human Desire has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.