Fear and Desire
"Trapped… 4 desperate men and a strange half-animal girl!"
Originally released in 1953. Fear and Desire is a drama/war film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, and Paul Mazursky
Synopsis
After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickly become apparent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (533 votes)
Budget
$53K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $53,000
Production Companies
- Stanley Kubrick Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fear and Desire about?
After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war qui...
Who directed Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Fear and Desire released?
Fear and Desire was released on March 31, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fear and Desire?
The main cast of Fear and Desire includes Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit, Virginia Leith.
Is Fear and Desire worth watching?
Fear and Desire has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 533 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.