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The Desperate Hours (1955)

EnglishFilm1955112 minCrime, Thriller★ 7.1/10

A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

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

Directed by
William Wyler
Starring
Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy
Music
Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof
Released
1955-10-05

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Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric MarchFredric MarchDaniel C. Hilliard
Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha ScottMartha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey MartinDewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig YoungGig YoungChuck Wright
Mary MurphyMary MurphyCynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard EyerRichard EyerRalph Hilliard
Robert MiddletonRobert MiddletonSam Kobish
Bert FreedBert FreedTom Winston
Ray CollinsRay CollinsSheriff Masters
Whit BissellWhit BissellFBI Agent Carson

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