The Desperate Hours (1955)

Movie"A reign of violence sweeps the screen."
Audience Score
70
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NR 1 hr 52 minOct 5th, 1955Crime, Thriller
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
StarringHumphrey BogartFredric MarchArthur Kennedy
DirectorWilliam Wyler

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 5th, 1955
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 10th, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,300,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,500,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
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