Desire in the Dust
1960, English. Directed by William F. Claxton.
All the Temptations and Torments of a Small Southern Town!
Lonnie Wilson returns to small southern hometown after spending six years on the chain-gang for killing Colonel Ben Marquand's son in an automobile accident. He revives his love affair with Melinda Marquand........
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William F. ClaxtonDirector
- Raymond BurrCol. Ben Marquand
- Martha HyerMelinda Marquand
- Joan BennettMrs. Marquand
- Ken ScottLonnie Wilson
- Brett HalseyDr. Ned Thomas
- Douglas FowleyZuba Wilson
- Edward BinnsLuke Connett
- Rex IngramBurt Crane
- Irene RyanNora Finney
- Anne HelmCass Wilson
- Margaret FieldMaude Wilson
- Jack GingCast
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lang
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How long is Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Desire in the Dust is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Desire in the Dust isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1960. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desire in the Dust?
If you liked Desire in the Dust, try Fallen Angel, Murder in Three Acts, Time Without Pity.
Who directed Desire in the Dust?
Desire in the Dust (1960) was directed by William F. Claxton and stars Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer, Joan Bennett.