Desire in the Dust
"All the Temptations and Torments of a Small Southern Town!"
Originally released in 1960. Desire in the Dust is a crime/romance film. directed by William F. Claxton.
Starring Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer, and Joan Bennett
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........
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Associated Producers (API)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust was directed by William F. Claxton.
How long is Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Desire in the Dust released?
Desire in the Dust was released on October 10, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desire in the Dust?
The main cast of Desire in the Dust includes Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer, Joan Bennett, Ken Scott, Brett Halsey.