Desperate Hours (1955) Desperate Hours

Desperate Hours ★★★ 1955 A tough, gritty thriller about three escaped convicts taking over a suburban home and holding the family hostage. Plenty of suspense and fine acting. Based on the novel and play by Joseph Hayes. 112m/B VHS. Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Martha Scott, Arthur Kennedy, Gig Young, Dewey Martin, Mary Murphy, Robert Middleton, Richard Eyer, Ray Collins, Beverly Garland; Director: William Wyler; Writer: Lee Garmes. Natl. Bd. of Review '55: Director (Wyler).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1955
Length (in minutes) 112
Display Black & White
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1955 Natl. Bd. of Review Director
Credits
Role Name
Actor Fredric March
Actor Richard Eyer
Actor Gig Young
Actor Beverly Garland
Actor Arthur Kennedy
Actor Ray Collins
Actor Dewey Martin
Actor Humphrey Bogart
Actor Robert Middleton
Actor Martha Scott
Actor Mary Murphy
Cinematographer Lee Garmes
Director William Wyler