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The Desperate Hours (1955)
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Release Date: 1955-10-05
7.0/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 112
- Budget: $2,300,000
- Revenue: $2,500,000
Chuck Wright
State Police Lt. Fredericks
Glenn Griffin
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Sheriff Masters
Ralph Hilliard
Detective (uncredited)
Daniel C. Hilliard
FBI Agent Carson
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Sam Kobish
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Tom Winston
Motorist Hijacked by Hal
Hal Griffin
George Patterson
Mr. Walling
Mrs. Walling
Miss Swift
Clint
Dutch
Sal
Carl
Chef at Al's Dining Room
Bellboy
Barkeeper
Gas Station Attendant
Detective (uncredited)
Detective (uncredited)
State Trooper (uncredited)
Gas Station Attendant
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