description Fear and Desire Overview
Fear and Desire, directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1952, was an independent anti-war film created with a small production team. Initially titled “Shape of Fear,” it premiered as part of a Venice Film Festival side program during the Korean War era. The film’s creation involved Howard Sackler's screenplay and a fifteen-person production staff.
info Fear and Desire Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1953 |
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Fear and Desire scores 6.12/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the War Movie category.
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