The Desperate Hours

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

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Release date

5 Oct 1955

Runtime

1 h 52 min

• TMDB 7.1

Genres

• Crime
• Thriller

Director

William Wyler

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Countries

• US

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Glenn GriffinFredric Marchas Daniel C. HilliardArthur Kennedyas Deputy Sheriff Jesse BardMartha Scottas Eleanor 'Ellie' HilliardDewey Martinas Hal GriffinGig Youngas Chuck WrightMary Murphyas Cynthia 'Cindy' HilliardRichard Eyeras Ralph HilliardRobert Middletonas Sam KobishBert Freedas Tom Winston

Writers

JHJoseph Hayes

Composer

GKGail KubikDADaniele Amfitheatrof

Cinematography

LGLee Garmes

Studios

Paramount Pictures

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