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The Desperate Hours (1955)

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A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

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

Cast & Crew

Director
William Wyler
  • Profile picture of Humphrey Bogart
    Glenn Griffin Humphrey Bogart
  • Profile picture of Fredric March
    Daniel C. Hilliard Fredric March
  • Profile picture of Arthur Kennedy
    Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard Arthur Kennedy
  • Profile picture of Martha Scott
    Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard Martha Scott
  • Profile picture of Dewey Martin
    Hal Griffin Dewey Martin
  • Profile picture of Gig Young
    Chuck Wright Gig Young
  • Profile picture of Mary Murphy
    Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard Mary Murphy
  • Profile picture of Richard Eyer
    Ralph Hilliard Richard Eyer

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