The Desperate Hours

1955 • Directed by

William Wyler

Crime, Thriller

A reign of violence sweeps the screen.

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

Release Date

10/5/1955

Rating

7.0/10

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Glenn Griffin

Fredric March

Daniel C. Hilliard

Arthur Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Martha Scott

Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Dewey Martin

Hal Griffin

Gig Young

Chuck Wright

Mary Murphy

Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Richard Eyer

Ralph Hilliard

Crew

William Wyler

Director

Joseph Hayes

Theatre Play

Joseph Hayes

Screenplay

William Wyler

Producer

Gail Kubik

Original Music Composer

Daniele Amfitheatrof

Original Music Composer

Lee Garmes

Director of Photography

Robert Swink

Editor

J. McMillan Johnson

Art Direction

Hal Pereira

Art Direction

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