Fear and Desire

Fear and Desire (1953)

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Fear and Desire (1953)

American War Drama.

Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires.

Directed, produced, and edited by Stanley Kubrick, and written by Howard Sackler. With a production team of only fifteen people, the film was Kubrick’s feature directorial debut. Though the film is not about any specific war, it was produced and released during the height of the Korean War.

Prior to shooting Fear and Desire, Kubrick was a Look photographer who had directed two short documentaries in 1951, Day of the Fight and Flying Padre.

Acting debut of future director Paul Mazursky.

Debut of actress Virginia Leith.

 

Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Howard Sackler
Produced by Stanley Kubrick
Starring
  • Frank Silvera
  • Paul Mazursky
  • Kenneth Harp
  • Steve Coit
  • Virginia Leith
Narrated by David Allen
Cinematography Stanley Kubrick
Edited by Stanley Kubrick
Music by Gerald Fried
Distributed by Joseph Burstyn
Release dates
  • March 31, 1953 (New York City)
  • April 1, 1953 (U.S.)
Running time
62 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $39,000–$53,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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