Film
The Desperate Hours
1955· 14· 1h 52m· Crime· Thriller
“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
1955-10-05
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorWilliam Wyler
ScreenplayJoseph Hayes
ProducerWilliam Wyler
Director of PhotographyLee Garmes
Original Music ComposerDaniele Amfitheatrof
EditorRobert Swink
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 28 crew)
Details
Released1955-10-05
Runtime1h 52m · 14
StatusReleased
StudiosParamount Pictures
Budget$2M
Box office$3M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.0/10 · 182 votes
Original languageen
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