Five Desperate Hours
"In seconds, their paths crossed. In hours, their lives changed."
Originally released in 1997. Five Desperate Hours is a crime/thriller film. directed by Dan Lerner.
Starring Sharon Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito, and Daniel Hugh Kelly
Synopsis
Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a dialogue with Grange as a trigger-happy SWAT team waits outside poised to storm the house. Claire, herself the product of a troubled past, begins to identify with the tormented Grange and, over five tension-filled hours, victim and captor forge an unlikely bond.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thomas Carter Company
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Desperate Hours about?
Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to...
Who directed Five Desperate Hours?
Five Desperate Hours was directed by Dan Lerner.
How long is Five Desperate Hours?
Five Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Five Desperate Hours released?
Five Desperate Hours was released on October 5, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Desperate Hours?
The main cast of Five Desperate Hours includes Sharon Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Rocky Carroll, Doug Abrahams.