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
Ray Collins
as Sheriff Masters
Whit Bissell
as FBI Agent Carson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desperate Hours?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Desperate Hours (1955).
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 and released in 1955. It is a crime, thriller film.
How long is The Desperate Hours?▼
The Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Desperate Hours?▼
The cast of The Desperate Hours includes 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 and more.
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