One Desire
“That Woman Tacey and Clint the Gambling Man... He Was Her Only Weakness... She Was His Greatest Strength.”
Synopsis
The "one desire" of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bar woman Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down to respectability. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town where their love is tested by Judith Watrous, daughter of the town banker, who has her sights on Clint.
Top Cast
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Anne Baxter
Tacey Cromwell
Rock Hudson
Clint Saunders
Julie Adams
Judith Watrous
Carl Benton Reid
Senator Kenneth A. Watrous
Natalie Wood
Seely Dowder
William Hopper
'Mac' MacBain
Betty Garde
Mrs. O'Dell
Barry Curtis
Nugget Saunders
Adrienne Marden
Marjorie Huggins
Fay Morley
Flo
Vici Raaf
Kate
Lynn Millan
Bea
Smoki Whitfield
Sam
Howard Wright
Judge Congin
Edward Earle
Mr. Hathaway
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Blees, Lawrence Roman, Conrad Richter
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- One Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
Robert Blees, Lawrence Roman, Conrad Richter
Henry Mancini, Frank Skinner
Maury Gertsman
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Hopper
Director
Milton Carruth
Editor
Robert Blees
Writer
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Ross Hunter
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Desire about?
The "one desire" of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bar woman Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down to respectability. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town where their love is tested by Judith Watrous, daughter of the town banker, who has her sights on Clint.
Who directed One Desire?
One Desire was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in One Desire?
The principal cast of One Desire includes Anne Baxter, Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Carl Benton Reid, Natalie Wood.
When was One Desire released and how long is it?
One Desire was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for One Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Desire was composed by Henry Mancini, Frank Skinner.
Is One Desire based on a book or true story?
One Desire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Conrad Richter".