Desperate Moment
"TERROR races through the streets of BERLIN!"
Originally released in 1953. Desperate Moment is a thriller film. directed by Compton Bennett. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Mai Zetterling, and Philip Friend
Synopsis
Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Simon Van Halder
Mai Zetterling
as Anna DeBurg
Philip Friend
as Capt. Bob Sawyer
Albert Lieven
as Paul Ravitch, alias Schleger
Fritz Wendhausen
as Warder Goeter
Carl Jaffe
as Cellblock Guard Becker
Gerard Heinz
as German Prison Doctor
Andre Mikhelson
as Polizei Inspector
Harold Ayer
as Capt. Trevor Wood, U.S. Army
Walter Gotell
as Ravitch's Servant-Henchman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desperate Moment about?
Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Who directed Desperate Moment?
Desperate Moment was directed by Compton Bennett.
How long is Desperate Moment?
Desperate Moment has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Desperate Moment released?
Desperate Moment was released on March 17, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desperate Moment?
The main cast of Desperate Moment includes Dirk Bogarde, Mai Zetterling, Philip Friend, Albert Lieven, Fritz Wendhausen.