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Fear and Desire (1953)

Movie ★ 5.4 62 min

Drama War Thriller

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.

Stanley Kubrick Director Howard Sackler Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 31, 1953
Runtime
62 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$53,000
IMDb
tt0045758
Language
Studio
Stanley Kubrick Productions

Themes

Cast

Frank Silvera Frank Silvera Mac Kenneth Harp Lt. Corby / The General Paul Mazursky Paul Mazursky Sidney Stephen Coit Fletcher / The Captain Virginia Leith Virginia Leith The Girl David Allen Narrator (voice)

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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 quickly become apparent.
Who directed Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit.
When was Fear and Desire released?
Fear and Desire is a 1953 drama, war, thriller film.
Where can I watch Fear and Desire?
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