Desert Fury (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Desert Fury is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 96 minutes. “Two men wanted her love ... The third wanted her life !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The daughter of a Nevada casino owner gets involved with a racketeer, despite everyone's efforts to separate them.
Who’s in it. Desert Fury stars John Hodiak as Eddie Bendix, Lizabeth Scott as Paula Haller, Burt Lancaster as Tom Hanson and Wendell Corey as Johnny Ryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Desert Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Fury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Fury tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Fury (1947)?
- In US, Desert Fury is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Fury worth watching?
- Desert Fury holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Fury?
- Desert Fury stars John Hodiak, Lizabeth Scott, Burt Lancaster, Wendell Corey and Mary Astor.
- When was Desert Fury released?
- Desert Fury was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.