Fatal Desire (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1954, Fatal Desire is a drama, romance and music film directed by Carmine Gallone, running about 80 minutes. “There is a special kind of payment for "borrowing" another man's wife.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Pietro Mascagni's tragic opera, a soldier returns home from war to reclaim his former fiancée, only to find that she's married someone else in his absence, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and murder.
Who’s in it. Fatal Desire stars Ettore Manni as Turiddu, Kerima as Lola, May Britt as Santuzza and Anthony Quinn as Alfio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Fatal Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatal Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatal Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatal Desire (1954)?
- In US, Fatal Desire is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fatal Desire worth watching?
- Fatal Desire holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fatal Desire?
- Fatal Desire stars Ettore Manni, Kerima, May Britt, Anthony Quinn and Virginia Balestrieri.
- When was Fatal Desire released?
- Fatal Desire was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.