The World and the Flesh (1932): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1932 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1932, The World and the Flesh is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 1917 Russian revolution, a group of artistocrats find themselves in the custody of a brutal Communist revolutionary. He lusts after one of them, a ballerina, and gives her an ultimatum: give in to him or her friends will face the firing squad.
Who’s in it. The World and the Flesh stars George Bancroft as Kylenko, Miriam Hopkins as Maria Yaskaya, Alan Mowbray as Dimitri and George E. Stone as Rutchkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The World and the Flesh sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World and the Flesh page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World and the Flesh tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The World and the Flesh (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The World and the Flesh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The World and the Flesh worth watching?
- The World and the Flesh holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The World and the Flesh?
- The World and the Flesh stars George Bancroft, Miriam Hopkins, Alan Mowbray, George E. Stone and Mitchell Lewis.
- When was The World and the Flesh released?
- The World and the Flesh was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.
