Desire in the Dust (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1960, Desire in the Dust is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by William F. Claxton, running about 102 minutes. “All the Temptations and Torments of a Small Southern Town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lonnie Wilson returns to small southern hometown after spending six years on the chain-gang for killing Colonel Ben Marquand's son in an automobile accident. He revives his love affair with Melinda Marquand........
Who’s in it. Desire in the Dust stars Raymond Burr as Col. Ben Marquand, Martha Hyer as Melinda Marquand, Joan Bennett as Mrs. Marquand and Ken Scott as Lonnie Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Desire in the Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire in the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire in the Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire in the Dust (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire in the Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire in the Dust worth watching?
- Desire in the Dust holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire in the Dust?
- Desire in the Dust stars Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer, Joan Bennett, Ken Scott and Brett Halsey.
- When was Desire in the Dust released?
- Desire in the Dust was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.