Desire in the Dust
“All the Temptations and Torments of a Small Southern Town!”
Synopsis
Lonnie Wilson returns to small southern hometown after spending six years on the chain-gang for killing Colonel Ben Marquand's son in an automobile accident. He revives his love affair with Melinda Marquand........
Top Cast
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Raymond Burr
Col. Ben Marquand
Martha Hyer
Melinda Marquand
Joan Bennett
Mrs. Marquand
Ken Scott
Lonnie Wilson
Brett Halsey
Dr. Ned Thomas
Douglas Fowley
Zuba Wilson
Edward Binns
Luke Connett
Rex Ingram
Burt Crane
Irene Ryan
Nora Finney
Anne Helm
Cass Wilson
Margaret Field
Maude Wilson
Jack Ging
Kelly Thordsen
Paul Baxley
Robert Earle
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lang, Harry Whittington
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Desire in the Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Associated Producers (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
Charles Lang, Harry Whittington
Paul Dunlap
Lucien Ballard
Richard W. Farrell
Robert L. Lippert, William F. Claxton
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lang
Writer
William F. Claxton
Director
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Richard W. Farrell
Editor
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
William F. Claxton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire in the Dust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desire in the Dust about?
Lonnie Wilson returns to small southern hometown after spending six years on the chain-gang for killing Colonel Ben Marquand's son in an automobile accident. He revives his love affair with Melinda Marquand........
Who directed Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in Desire in the Dust?
The principal cast of Desire in the Dust includes Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer, Joan Bennett, Ken Scott, Brett Halsey.
When was Desire in the Dust released and how long is it?
Desire in the Dust was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Desire in the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desire in the Dust was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is Desire in the Dust based on a book or true story?
Desire in the Dust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Whittington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).