Desert Fury

Desert Fury

Desert Fury

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Desert Fury

"Two men wanted her love ... The third wanted her life !"

1947

1h 36m

6.0(31 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

The daughter of a Nevada casino owner gets involved with a racketeer, despite everyone's efforts to separate them.

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12 members

Acting

John Hodiak

Eddie Bendix

John Hodiak

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Lizabeth Scott

Paula Haller

Lizabeth Scott

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Burt Lancaster

Tom Hanson

Burt Lancaster

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Wendell Corey

Johnny Ryan

Wendell Corey

Acting

Mary Astor

Fritzi Haller

Mary Astor

Acting

Kristine Miller

Claire Lindquist

Kristine Miller

Acting

William Harrigan

Berle Lindquist

William Harrigan

Acting

James Flavin

Pat Johnson

James Flavin

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Jane Novak

Mrs. Lindquist

Jane Novak

Acting

Anna Camargo

Rosa

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Milton Kibbee

Mike (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

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Ray Teal

Bus Driver (uncredited)

Ray Teal

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