Greed
1924, English. Directed by Erich von Stroheim.
The Film of Films
When housewife Trina wins the lottery, her comfortable life with her dentist husband John slowly deteriorates, in part by her own increasing paranoia and partly by the machinations of villainous acquaintance Marcus.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Greed isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Erich von StroheimDirector
- Gibson GowlandJohn McTeague
- Zasu PittsTrina
- Jean HersholtMarcus
- Dale FullerMaria
- Tempe PigottMother McTeague
- Sylvia AshtonMommer Sieppe
- Chester ConklinPopper Sieppe
- Joan StandingSelina
- Jack CurtisMcTeague Sr. (uncredited)
- James F. FultonCribbens a Prospector (uncredited)
- Florence GibsonHag (uncredited)
- Cesare GravinaZwerkow a Junkman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1924
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Erich von Stroheim, June Mathis
- Budget
- $666K
- Box office
- $275K
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What Greed is based on
Greed is based on McTeague (1899) by Frank Norris, published by Doubleday.
1899
McTeague
By Frank Norris
Published by Doubleday
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Greed: quick answers
Is Greed worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 211 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Greed?
Greed runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Greed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Greed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Greed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Greed is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Greed on?
Greed isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Greed?
If you liked Greed, try The Crowd, The Musketeers of Pig Alley, The Racket.
Who directed Greed?
Greed (1924) was directed by Erich von Stroheim and stars Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt.
What is Greed based on?
Greed is based on McTeague (1899) by Frank Norris, published by Doubleday.