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Fear and Desire (1953)
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1 April 1953 (USA) moreTagline:
Trapped... 4 Desperate Men and a Strange Half-Animal Girl! and the Story of French Prostitute... and The Male BrutePlot:
Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires. full summary | full synopsisUser Comments:
Odd, interesting tale of madness. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Frank Silvera | ... | Sgt. Mac | |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | Pvt. Sidney | |
| Kenneth Harp | ... | Lt. Corby / enemy general | |
| Stephen Coit | ... | Pvt. Fletcher (aide-de-camp) (as Steve Coit) | |
| Virginia Leith | ... | Young Girl |
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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San Gabriel Mountains, California, USAFun Stuff
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Originally shot silent with a budget of US$13,000. The budget went up an additional US$20,000 when the actors dubbed their lines in a studio. moreFAQ
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An extra point for style. Kubrick style, without a budget, without experience; don't re-make a hit/classic if you can re-make something like this. The story is interesting but makes no more sense than the madness of war, which is what is depicted. Could be a bit shocking, dealing as it does with moral issues that are so basic many people would rather not admit that they exist. Attempting to depict such weirdness is part of Kubrick's (now) well known genius. Really interesting and sometimes downright good use of camera and sound. Always do your best, dear reader, for even you first movie could be your last.