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1955
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

The Desperate Hours

A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
Runtime
1h 52m
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Countries
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

Crew
Joseph Hayes
Novel Screenplay
William Wyler
Director
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Cast
Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin
Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Oct. 5, 1955
  • Original Language
    English
  • Revenue
    $ 2,500,000
  • Production Companies
    • Paramount

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