The Desperate Hours(1955)
A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
The Desperate Hours Synopsis
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
The Desperate Hours (1955) is a crime and thriller film directed by William Wyler, released on October 5, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy and Martha Scott. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 187 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Joseph Hayes, Joseph Hayes, Joseph Hayes
- Producers:
- William Wyler
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Garmes
- Composer:
- Gail Kubik
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,300,000
- Revenue:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Desperate Hours Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Glenn Griffin
Fredric March
as Daniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
as Hal Griffin
Gig Young
as Chuck Wright
Mary Murphy
as Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard Eyer
as Ralph Hilliard
Robert Middleton
as Sam Kobish
Bert Freed
as Tom Winston
Ray Collins
as Sheriff Masters
Whit Bissell
as FBI Agent Carson
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by Joseph Hayes, Joseph Hayes and Joseph Hayes, produced by William Wyler.
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The Desperate Hours Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 187 ratings.
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The Desperate Hours – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desperate Hours online?
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The Desperate Hours (1955) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Desperate Hours?
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The main cast of The Desperate Hours (1955) includes Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott and Dewey Martin. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desperate Hours released?
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The Desperate Hours was released on October 5, 1955 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Desperate Hours worth watching?
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The Desperate Hours (1955) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 187 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Desperate Hours?
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