

One Desire
1955, English. Directed by Jerry Hopper.
That Woman Tacey and Clint the Gambling Man... He Was Her Only Weakness... She Was His Greatest Strength.
The "one desire" of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bar woman Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down to respectability. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town where their love is tested by Judith Watrous, daughter of the town banker, who has her sights on Clint.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch One Desire
One Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jerry HopperDirector
- Anne BaxterTacey Cromwell
- Rock HudsonClint Saunders
- Julie AdamsJudith Watrous
- Carl Benton ReidSenator Kenneth A. Watrous
- Natalie WoodSeely Dowder
- William Hopper'Mac' MacBain
- Betty GardeMrs. O'Dell
- Barry CurtisNugget Saunders
- Adrienne MardenMarjorie Huggins
- Fay MorleyFlo
- Vici RaafKate
- Lynn MillanBea
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Blees, Lawrence Roman
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What One Desire is based on
One Desire is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked One Desire

Hollywood Dirt
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Wuthering Heights
1992 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Great Expectations
1946 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Great Expectations
2012 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Love Everlasting
2016 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Blind
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Lost Husband
2020 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Pride and Prejudice
1940 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Best of Me
2014 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Desire: quick answers
Is One Desire worth watching?
One Desire doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is One Desire?
One Desire runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does One Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for One Desire yet.
Which OTT platform is One Desire on?
One Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Desire?
If you liked One Desire, try Hollywood Dirt, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Wuthering Heights.
Who directed One Desire?
One Desire (1955) was directed by Jerry Hopper and stars Anne Baxter, Rock Hudson, Julie Adams.
What is One Desire based on?
One Desire is adapted from a novel.