The Desperate Hours
"A reign of violence sweeps the screen."
Originally released in 1955. The Desperate Hours is a crime/thriller film. directed by William Wyler.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, and Arthur Kennedy
Synopsis
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (173 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Glenn Griffin
Fredric March
as Daniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
as Hal Griffin
Gig Young
as Chuck Wright
Mary Murphy
as Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard Eyer
as Ralph Hilliard
Robert Middleton
as Sam Kobish
Bert Freed
as Tom Winston
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,300,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desperate Hours about?
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Who directed The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours was directed by William Wyler.
How long is The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Desperate Hours released?
The Desperate Hours was released on October 5, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desperate Hours?
The main cast of The Desperate Hours includes Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin.
Is The Desperate Hours worth watching?
The Desperate Hours has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 173 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.