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The Desperate Hours (1955)

A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

  • Oct 5, 1955
  • 1h 52m

7.1/10

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193 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Desperate Hours is a 1955 crime and thriller film directed by William Wyler. Its leading cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March and Arthur Kennedy. It runs for 1 hour 52 minutes.

Synopsis

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 52 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 193 TMDB votes

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The Desperate Hours (1955) Original Trailer [HD] · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Gig Young Chuck Wright
  • Mary Murphy Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
  • Richard Eyer Ralph Hilliard
  • Robert Middleton Sam Kobish
  • Bert Freed Tom Winston
  • Ray Collins Sheriff Masters
  • Whit Bissell FBI Agent Carson
  • Ray Teal State Police Lt. Fredericks
  • Walter Baldwin George Patterson
  • Edmund Cobb Mr. Walling
  • Ann Doran Mrs. Walling
  • Beverly Garland Miss Swift
  • Helen Kleeb Miss Wells

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