The Desperate Hours

A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

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Release date: 1955

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Rating 7.5

(11k)
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1h 52m

The Desperate Hours
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Overview

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

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Cast

Key Crew

JH

Joseph Hayes

Screenplay
WW

William Wyler

Director
WW

William Wyler

Producer

Trailers & Clips

The Desperate Hours (1955) Original Trailer [HD]

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