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The Desperate Hours
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The Desperate Hours

Wed, Oct 5, 1955
  • Crime
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 5, 1955
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 16, 1956
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    as Glenn Griffin
  • Fredric March
    Fredric March
    as Daniel C. Hilliard
  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
  • Martha Scott
    Martha Scott
    as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
  • Dewey Martin
    Dewey Martin
    as Hal Griffin
  • Gig Young
    Gig Young
    as Chuck Wright
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