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Movie poster for The Desperate Hours (1955)

The Desperate Hours

“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”

1955

1h 52m

Director: William Wyler

Writer: Joseph Hayes

Overview

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

Cast

20 people

Photo of Humphrey Bogart as Glenn Griffin

Humphrey Bogart

Glenn Griffin

Photo of Fredric March as Daniel C. Hilliard

Fredric March

Daniel C. Hilliard

Photo of Arthur Kennedy as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Arthur Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Photo of Martha Scott as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Martha Scott

Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Photo of Dewey Martin as Hal Griffin

Dewey Martin

Hal Griffin

Photo of Gig Young as Chuck Wright

Gig Young

Chuck Wright

Photo of Mary Murphy as Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Mary Murphy

Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Photo of Richard Eyer as Ralph Hilliard

Richard Eyer

Ralph Hilliard

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