Heiße Erde (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1957 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1957, Heiße Erde is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Auf einer Karibikinsel, die unter der britischen Krone steht, betreibt Maxwell Fleury eine Plantage, auf der viele Schwarze arbeiten. Die politischen Ambitionen des dunkelhäutigen David Boyeur sind ihm gar nicht lieb. Affären, Gerüchte, Machtspiele und ein Mord führen zu Spannungen zwischen den Inselbewohnern.

Who’s in it. Heiße Erde stars James Mason as Maxwell Fleury, Joan Fontaine as Mavis Norman, Dorothy Dandridge as Margot Seaton and Joan Collins as Jocelyn Fleury, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Heiße Erde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heiße Erde page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heiße Erde tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Heiße Erde (1957)?
In USA, Heiße Erde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Heiße Erde worth watching?
Heiße Erde holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Heiße Erde?
Heiße Erde stars James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins and Michael Rennie.
When was Heiße Erde released?
Heiße Erde was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.