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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1955-10-05
Languageen
Runtime1h 52m
Budget$2,300,000
Revenue$2,500,000
Production

Paramount Pictures

7.0(188)
•1955•1h 52m

The Desperate Hours

"A reign of violence sweeps the screen."

CrimeThriller

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Joseph Hayes
Cinematography
Lee Garmes

Principal Cast

36 credited
Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric March
Fredric MarchDaniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
Arthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
Martha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
Dewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig Young
Gig YoungChuck Wright
Mary Murphy
Mary MurphyCynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard Eyer
Richard EyerRalph Hilliard
Robert Middleton
Robert MiddletonSam Kobish
Bert Freed
Bert FreedTom Winston

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