The Desperate Hours (1955)

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

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
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