Desperate
“MURDER at any moment! SUSPENSE... in every step!!!”
An innocent trucker takes it on the lam when he's accused of robbery.
Where to watch Desperate in United States
Can I watch Desperate in United States? Yes — you can stream Desperate in United States on fuboTV.
fuboTVClick a service to open Desperate there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Desperate streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Desperate
Desperate is a 1947 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Anthony Mann. The cast is led by Steve Brodie, Audrey Long, Raymond Burr. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
Desperate was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 20, 1947, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Writers
- Anthony Mann, Harry Essex, Dorothy Atlas
- Release date
- June 20, 1947
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Desperate cast & crew
Desperate was directed by Anthony Mann and written by Anthony Mann, Harry Essex, and Dorothy Atlas.
The cast features Steve Brodie as Steve Randall, Audrey Long as Anne Randall, Raymond Burr as Walt Radak, Douglas Fowley as Pete, William Challee as Reynolds, and Jason Robards Sr. as Ferrari.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Sawtell, cinematography is by George E. Diskant, and it was produced by Michael Kraike.
Is Desperate worth watching?
At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, Desperate is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Desperate
In United States, you can stream Desperate on fuboTV. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Desperate
Steve Brodie
Steve Randall
Audrey Long
Anne Randall
Raymond Burr
Walt Radak
Douglas Fowley
Pete
William Challee
Reynolds
Jason Robards Sr.
Ferrari
Freddie Steele
Shorty
Lee Frederick
Joe
Paul E. Burns
Uncle Jan
Ilka Grüning
Aunt Klara
Ernie Adams
Villager (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Simon Pringle (uncredited)
Desperate — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Desperate in United States?
Desperate is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is Desperate on fuboTV?
Yes — Desperate is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Desperate in?
Desperate is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Desperate?
Desperate runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).
▸What is Desperate rated?
Desperate is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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