Desperate Search(1952)
Based on the Saturday Evening Post Story of Three Desperate People
Desperate Search Synopsis
A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.
Desperate Search (1952) is a adventure, drama and thriller film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, released on November 19, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Patricia Medina and Keenan Wynn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Writers:
- Arthur Mayse, Walter Doniger
- Producers:
- Matthew Rapf
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Search Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Keel
as Vince Heldon
Jane Greer
as Julie Heldon
Patricia Medina
as Nora Stead
Keenan Wynn
as Brandy
Robert Burton
as Wayne Langmuir
Lee Aaker
as Don Heldon
- Linda Lowell
Linda Lowell
as Janet Heldon
- Michael Dugan
Michael Dugan
as Lou
Elaine Stewart
as Stewardess
Jonathan Cott
as Detective
Jeff Richards
as Ed
Dick Simmons
as Communicator (Vancouver Radio)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, written by Arthur Mayse and Walter Doniger, produced by Matthew Rapf.
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Desperate Search Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Desperate Search – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Search online?
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Desperate Search (1952) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Desperate Search?
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The main cast of Desperate Search (1952) includes Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Patricia Medina, Keenan Wynn and Robert Burton. The film was directed by Joseph H. Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Search released?
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Desperate Search was released on November 19, 1952 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Desperate Search worth watching?
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Desperate Search (1952) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.