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Fear and Desire
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Produced by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Howard Sackler
Starring Frank Silvera,
Kenneth Harp,
Paul Mazursky
Music by
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Distributed by Joseph Burstyn
Released 31 March 1953
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Running time 72 min.
Language English
Budget $20,000
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Fear and Desire (1953) is a film by Stanley Kubrick about a team of soldiers trapped behind enemy lines in a fictional war. It was Kubrick's first feature, and he did most of the work on the film, including cinematography and editing. A good deal of the film's funding was provided by Kubrick's uncle, a wealthy pharmacist. Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was a Jewish American film director and producer who is widely considered to have been one of the most innovative, talented, and influential filmmakers of the late 20th century. ... Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was a Jewish American film director and producer who is widely considered to have been one of the most innovative, talented, and influential filmmakers of the late 20th century. ... Frank Silvera (July 24, 1914–June 11, 1970) was an African American actor and theatrical director. ... Paul Mazursky (born April 25, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor and film director. ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed. ... Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was a Jewish American film director and producer who is widely considered to have been one of the most innovative, talented, and influential filmmakers of the late 20th century. ...


Despite the limited budget, and lack of experience from the cast and crew, the film garnered some respectable reviews as it went through the arthouse circuit in New York, many acknowledging the young director's potential. As well as being Kubrick's first feature, the film is also notable for being the film debut of Paul Mazursky, eventually better known as a director. Art film is a film genre with a loose narrative, often experimental, presented as a serious artistic work. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Motto: Official website: City of New York Location [[Image:|250px|250px|Location of City of New York, New York]] Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R... Paul Mazursky (born April 25, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor and film director. ...


Highly sought after by Kubrick fans and movie aficionados, the director dismissed the film as an amateur project, later buying up as many prints as possible. His attempts to suppress the work were not entirely successful, with reportedly two remaining prints currently being held at the George Eastman House in Rochester, New York. Also, many bootleg versions have sprung up, and distribution is increasing with the rise of DVD-Rs. The word amateur has at least two connotations. ... The George Eastman House Motion Picture Collection in Rochester, New York, comprises over 23,000 titles, including features, shorts, documentaries, newsreels, and paper artifacts. ... A portion of Rochesters skyline, looking north along the Genesee River from the Ford Street Bridge. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... A DVD+R disc The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ...

Films by Stanley Kubrick
Short films: Day of the Fight | Flying Padre | The Seafarers
Feature films: Fear and Desire | Killer's Kiss | The Killing | Paths of Glory | Spartacus | Lolita | Dr. Strangelove | 2001: A Space Odyssey | A Clockwork Orange | Barry Lyndon | The Shining | Full Metal Jacket | Eyes Wide Shut
Productions: A.I.: Artificial Intelligence


 

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