Human Desire
“A rarity on the screen … a RAW slice of life!”
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 following a murder on a train.
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Where is Human Desire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Human Desire
Human Desire is a 1954 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Human Desire was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 5, 1954.
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- Alfred Hayes
- Release date
- August 5, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Human Desire cast & crew
Human Desire was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Alfred Hayes.
The cast features Glenn Ford as Jeff Warren, Gloria Grahame as Vicki Buckley, Broderick Crawford as Carl Buckley, Edgar Buchanan as Alec Simmons, Kathleen Case as Ellen Simmons, and Peggy Maley as Jean.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by Lewis J. Rachmil.
Is Human Desire worth watching?
Human Desire holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, Human Desire is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Human Desire
Glenn Ford
Jeff Warren
Gloria Grahame
Vicki Buckley
Broderick Crawford
Carl Buckley
Edgar Buchanan
Alec Simmons
Kathleen Case
Ellen Simmons
Peggy Maley
Jean
Diane DeLaire
Vera Simmons
Grandon Rhodes
John Owens
Dan Seymour
Bartender
John Pickard
Matt Henley
Paul Brinegar
Brakeman
Dan Riss
Prosecutor Gruber
Human Desire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Human Desire in United States?
Human Desire is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Human Desire in?
Human Desire is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Human Desire?
Human Desire runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Human Desire rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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