Human Desire

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

19541h 31m6.7(149 votes)

CrimeDramaRomance

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 following a murder on a train.

Human Desire (1954) is a crime, drama, and romance film directed by Fritz Lang. It stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, and Broderick Crawford. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 149 votes.

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Director

Fritz Lang

Cast

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

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Is Human Desire Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Desire

Where can I watch Human Desire?

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Who stars in Human Desire?

Human Desire stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford, and Edgar Buchanan, and was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is Human Desire?

Human Desire has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did Human Desire come out?

Human Desire was released in 1954.

What genre is Human Desire?

Human Desire is a crime, drama, and romance film.

Is Human Desire worth watching?

Human Desire holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.