Flame and the Flesh
Seen it?1954 | 104 min | Drama, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
American woman in Europe romanced by local gigolo; problems ensue.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Brooks
- Lana TurnerMadeline
- Pier AngeliLisa
- Carlos ThompsonNino
- Bonar ColleanoCiccio
- Rosalie CrutchleyFrancesca
- Peter IllingPeppe
- Eric PohlmannMarina Propietor