Human Desire
1954, English. Directed by Fritz Lang.
A rarity on the screen … a RAW slice of life!
A Korean War vet returns to his job as a railroad engineer and becomes involved in a sordid affair with a co-worker's wife following a murder on a train.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Human Desire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1954.
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Glenn FordJeff Warren
- Gloria GrahameVicki Buckley
- Broderick CrawfordCarl Buckley
- Edgar BuchananAlec Simmons
- Kathleen CaseEllen Simmons
- Peggy MaleyJean
- Diane DeLaireVera Simmons
- Grandon RhodesJohn Owens
- Dan SeymourBartender (uncredited)
- John PickardMatt Henley
- Paul BrinegarBrakeman
- Dan RissProsecutor Gruber
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alfred Hayes
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What Human Desire is based on
Human Desire is based on La Bête humaine (1890) by Émile Zola, published by Bibliothèque Charpentier.
1890
La Bête humaine
By Émile Zola
Published by Bibliothèque Charpentier
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Human Desire: quick answers
Is Human Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Human Desire?
Human Desire runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Human Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Human Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Human Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Human Desire yet.
Which OTT platform is Human Desire on?
Human Desire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1954. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Human Desire?
If you liked Human Desire, try Killer Heat, The Postman Always Rings Twice, In Secret.
Who directed Human Desire?
Human Desire (1954) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford.
What is Human Desire based on?
Human Desire is based on La Bête humaine (1890) by Émile Zola, published by Bibliothèque Charpentier.