The World and the Flesh
Synopsis
During the 1917 Russian revolution, a group of artistocrats find themselves in the custody of a brutal Communist revolutionary. He lusts after one of them, a ballerina, and gives her an ultimatum: give in to him or her friends will face the firing squad.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ernst Spitz, Philipp Zeska
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Herman Hand, Stephan Pasternacki
- Original Title
- The World and the Flesh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ernst Spitz, Philipp Zeska
John Leipold, Herman Hand, Stephan Pasternacki
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Writer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Herman Hand
Original Music Composer
Stephan Pasternacki
Original Music Composer
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 The World and the Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The World and the Flesh about?
During the 1917 Russian revolution, a group of artistocrats find themselves in the custody of a brutal Communist revolutionary. He lusts after one of them, a ballerina, and gives her an ultimatum: give in to him or her friends will face the firing squad.
Who directed The World and the Flesh?
The World and the Flesh was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in The World and the Flesh?
The principal cast of The World and the Flesh includes George Bancroft, Miriam Hopkins, Alan Mowbray, George E. Stone, Mitchell Lewis.
When was The World and the Flesh released and how long is it?
The World and the Flesh was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The World and the Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World and the Flesh was composed by John Leipold, Herman Hand, Stephan Pasternacki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World and the Flesh?
The World and the Flesh holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).