

The Desperate Hours (1955)
A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
Plot Summary
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Full Cast & Characters

Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin

Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard

Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin

Gig Young
Chuck Wright

Mary Murphy
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Richard Eyer
Ralph Hilliard

Robert Middleton
Sam Kobish

Bert Freed
Tom Winston

Ray Collins
Sheriff Masters

Whit Bissell
FBI Agent Carson
Director & Crew
William Wyler
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of The Desperate Hours?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 based on 180 votes.
Who directed The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours was directed by William Wyler and released in 1955.
How long is The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1955-10-05
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box Office
- $2.5M
- Status
- Released





