Greed
"The Film of Films"
Originally released in 1924. Greed is a drama/crime film. directed by Erich von Stroheim. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, and Jean Hersholt
Synopsis
A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (195 votes)
Budget
$665.6K
Production budget
Box Office
$274.8K
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gibson Gowland
as John McTeague
Zasu Pitts
as Trina
Jean Hersholt
as Marcus
Dale Fuller
as Maria
Tempe Pigott
as Mother McTeague
Sylvia Ashton
as Mommer Sieppe
Chester Conklin
as Popper Sieppe
Joan Standing
as Selina
Jack Curtis
as McTeague Sr. (uncredited)
James F. Fulton
as Cribbens a Prospector (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $665,603
- Revenue
- $274,827
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greed about?
A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife.
Who directed Greed?
Greed was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
How long is Greed?
Greed has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Greed released?
Greed was released on December 4, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Greed?
The main cast of Greed includes Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt, Dale Fuller, Tempe Pigott.
Is Greed worth watching?
Greed has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 195 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.