Fear
1954, Italian. Directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fear
Fear is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Ingrid BergmanIrene Wagner
- Mathias WiemanProfessor Albert Wagner
- Renate MannhardtLuisa Vidor aka Johanna Schultze
- Kurt KreugerErich Baumann
- Elise AulingerMartha, Wagners' Housekeeper
- Edith Schultze-WestrumWagners' Babysitter
- Steffi StrouxLuisa Vidor's Friend
- Annelore WiedCast
- Rolf Deininger(uncredited)
- Albert Herz(uncredited)
- Klaus KinskiCabaret Performer (uncredited)
- Klara Kraft(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1954
- Original title
- La Paura
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Franz von Treuberg, Sergio Amidei, Roberto Rossellini
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What Fear is based on
Fear is based on Fear (1920) by Stefan Zweig, published by Reclam.
1920
Fear
By Stefan Zweig
Published by Reclam
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Fear: quick answers
Is Fear worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fear?
Fear runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Fear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Fear yet.
Which OTT platform is Fear on?
Fear is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fear?
If you liked Fear, try Blonde Venus, Valkyrie, Dial M for Murder.
Who directed Fear?
Fear (1954) was directed by Roberto Rossellini and stars Ingrid Bergman, Mathias Wieman, Renate Mannhardt.
What is Fear based on?
Fear is based on Fear (1920) by Stefan Zweig, published by Reclam.