Movie

The World and the Flesh

★ 7.7(3)19321h 14m

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Good to know

Director: John Cromwell
Release date: 1932-04-22
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About The World and the Flesh

The World and the Flesh is a 1932 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Cromwell, starring George Bancroft, Miriam Hopkins and Alan Mowbray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The World and the Flesh in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the 1917 Russian revolution, a group of artistocrats find themselves in the custody of a brutal Communist revolutionary. He lusts after one of them, a ballerina, and gives her an ultimatum: give in to him or her friends will face the firing squad.

Cast

George Bancroft

Kylenko

Miriam Hopkins

Maria Yaskaya

Alan Mowbray

Dimitri

George E. Stone

Rutchkin

Mitchell Lewis

Sukhanov

Max Wagner

Vorobiov

Harry Cording

Ivanovitch

Emmett Corrigan

Gen. Spiro

Oscar Apfel

Banker

Reginald Barlow

Markov

Ferike Boros

Sasha

Themes & keywords

russian revolution (1917)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The World and the Flesh in Australia?+

The World and the Flesh is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The World and the Flesh on Netflix?+

The World and the Flesh is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The World and the Flesh?+

The World and the Flesh has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The World and the Flesh?+

The World and the Flesh stars George Bancroft, Miriam Hopkins, Alan Mowbray, George E. Stone and Mitchell Lewis.

When did The World and the Flesh come out?+

The World and the Flesh is a 1932 movie directed by John Cromwell.

What genre is The World and the Flesh?+

The World and the Flesh is Drama film.

Who directed The World and the Flesh?+

The World and the Flesh was directed by John Cromwell.