Desperation
"In this town, there are no accidents."
Originally released in 2006. Desperation is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Mick Garris. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, and Annabeth Gish
Synopsis
When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (221 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Skerritt
as John Edward Marinville
Steven Weber
as Steve Ames
Annabeth Gish
as Mary Jackson
Charles Durning
as Tom Billingsley
Matt Frewer
as Ralph Carver
Henry Thomas
as Peter Jackson
Shane Haboucha
as David Carver
Kelly Overton
as Cynthia Smith
Sylva Kelegian
as Ellie Carver
Ron Perlman
as Collie Entragian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Touchstone Television
- Sennet Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desperation about?
When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.
Who directed Desperation?
Desperation was directed by Mick Garris.
How long is Desperation?
Desperation has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Desperation released?
Desperation was released on May 23, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desperation?
The main cast of Desperation includes Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish, Charles Durning, Matt Frewer.
Is Desperation worth watching?
Desperation has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 221 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.