Fear and Desire(1953)
Trapped… 4 desperate men and a strange half-animal girl!
Fear and Desire 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.
Fear and Desire (1953) is a drama and war film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released on March 31, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky and Stephen Coit. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 562 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Writers:
- Howard Sackler
- Producers:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- Stanley Kubrick Productions
- Budget:
- $53,000
- Status:
- Released
Fear and Desire (1953) Trailer
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Fear and Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Silvera
as Mac
- Kenneth Harp
Kenneth Harp
as Lt. Corby / The General
Paul Mazursky
as Sidney
- Stephen Coit
Stephen Coit
as Fletcher / The Captain
Virginia Leith
as The Girl
- David Allen
David Allen
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, written by Howard Sackler, produced by Stanley Kubrick.
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Fear and Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 562 ratings.
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Fear and Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fear and Desire online?
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Fear and Desire (1953) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kino Film Collection and FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fear and Desire?
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The main cast of Fear and Desire (1953) includes Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit and Virginia Leith. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fear and Desire released?
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Fear and Desire was released on March 31, 1953 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Fear and Desire worth watching?
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Fear and Desire (1953) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 562 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fear and Desire?
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