Flesh (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Flesh is a drama and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 96 minutes. “He Traded His Soul for a Smile From Her Lying Lips!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gifted German wrestler Polokai falls in love with ex-con Laura, who persuades him to emigrate to America and gets him involved with crooked promoters.
Who’s in it. Flesh stars Wallace Beery as Polakai, Ricardo Cortez as Nicky, Karen Morley as Laura and Jean Hersholt as Mr. Herman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Flesh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flesh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flesh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flesh (1932)?
- In GB, Flesh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flesh worth watching?
- Flesh holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flesh?
- Flesh stars Wallace Beery, Ricardo Cortez, Karen Morley, Jean Hersholt and John Miljan.
- When was Flesh released?
- Flesh was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.