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Human Desire

Crime • Drama • Romance • 1954 • 1h 31m

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RATING★ 3.4

RUNTIME1h 31m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “A rarity on the screen … a RAW slice of life!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Fritz Lang
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Glenn Ford

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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.
When was Human Desire released?: Human Desire was released on August 5, 1954.
How long is Human Desire?: Human Desire has a runtime of 1h 31m.
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