Desperate Moment(1953)
TERROR races through the streets of BERLIN!
Desperate Moment Synopsis
Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Desperate Moment (1953) is a thriller film directed by Compton Bennett, released on March 17, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Mai Zetterling, Philip Friend and Albert Lieven. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Compton Bennett
- Writers:
- George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan, Martha Albrand
- Producers:
- George H. Brown
- Cinematographer:
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Production:
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Moment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Simon Van Halder
Mai Zetterling
as Anna DeBurg
Philip Friend
as Capt. Bob Sawyer
Albert Lieven
as Paul Ravitch, alias Schleger
Fritz Wendhausen
as Warder Goeter
Carl Jaffe
as Cellblock Guard Becker
Gerard Heinz
as German Prison Doctor
- Andre Mikhelson
Andre Mikhelson
as Polizei Inspector
- Harold Ayer
Harold Ayer
as Capt. Trevor Wood, U.S. Army
Walter Gotell
as Ravitch's Servant-Henchman
Friedrich Joloff
as Valentin Vladek, alias Winter
Simone Silva
as Mink, Valentin's girl
Key crew
Directed by Compton Bennett, written by George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan and Martha Albrand, produced by George H. Brown.
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Desperate Moment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Desperate Moment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Moment online?
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Who stars in Desperate Moment?
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The main cast of Desperate Moment (1953) includes Dirk Bogarde, Mai Zetterling, Philip Friend, Albert Lieven and Fritz Wendhausen. The film was directed by Compton Bennett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Moment released?
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Desperate Moment was released on March 17, 1953 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Desperate Moment worth watching?
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Desperate Moment (1953) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.