

The Desperate Hours
1955-10-05 · 112 min · ★ 7.0
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
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Production details
- Directors
- William Wyler
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,500,000
Top Cast
Humphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric MarchDaniel C. Hilliard
Arthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig YoungChuck Wright
Mary MurphyCynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard EyerRalph Hilliard
Robert MiddletonSam Kobish
Bert FreedTom Winston
Ray CollinsSheriff Masters
Whit BissellFBI Agent Carson
Ray TealState Police Lt. Fredericks
Walter BaldwinGeorge Patterson
Edmund CobbMr. Walling
Ann DoranMrs. Walling
Beverly GarlandMiss Swift
Helen KleebMiss Wells
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