Human Desire
“A rarity on the screen … a RAW slice of life!”
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.
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Human Desire (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-26
Top Cast
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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 (uncredited)
John Pickard
Matt Henley
Paul Brinegar
Brakeman
Dan Riss
Prosecutor Gruber
John Zaremba
Russell
Carl Lee
John Thurston
Olan Soule
Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Hayes, Émile Zola
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Human Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Alfred Hayes, Émile Zola
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Burnett Guffey
Aaron Stell, William A. Lyon
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hayes
Writer
Fritz Lang
Director
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 following a murder on a train.
Who directed Human Desire?
Human Desire was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Human Desire?
The principal cast of Human Desire includes Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford, Edgar Buchanan, Kathleen Case.
When was Human Desire released and how long is it?
Human Desire was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Human Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Human Desire was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is Human Desire based on a book or true story?
Human Desire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".