The Desperate Hours (1955)

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Written by Joseph Hayes

Directed by William Wyler

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1955

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

A trio of convicts escape from jail and take a suburban family hostage in their own home as they hide out from authorities

Cast

Image for Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric MarchDan C. Hilliard
Arthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig YoungChuck Wright
Mary MurphyCindy Hilliard
Richard EyerRalphie Hilliard
Robert MiddletonSam Kobish
Alan ReedDetective
Bert FreedTom Winston
Ray CollinsSheriff Masters
Whit BissellFBI Agent Carson
Ray TealState Police Lt. Fredericks

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