The Desperate Hours

“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”

7.0

1955

1h 52m

CrimeThriller

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

Key Crew

Director

William Wyler

Producers

William Wyler

Writers

Joseph Hayes

Cinematography

Lee Garmes

Music

Gail Kubik

Cast (36)

Humphrey Bogart

Glenn Griffin

Fredric March

Daniel C. Hilliard

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Music

Cast (36)

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