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The Desperate Hours at a glance
The Desperate Hours is a 1955 crime and thriller film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 14 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated 14 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1955-10-05
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Director
- William Wyler
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 193 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmEscaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Cast
14 names
Humphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric MarchDaniel C. Hilliard
Arthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig YoungChuck Wright
Mary MurphyCynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard EyerRalph Hilliard
Robert MiddletonSam Kobish
Bert FreedTom Winston
Ray CollinsSheriff Masters
Whit BissellFBI Agent Carson
Ray TealState Police Lt. Fredericks
Walter BaldwinGeorge PattersonQuestions about The Desperate Hours
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Desperate Hours in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Desperate Hours is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Desperate Hours suitable for children?
The Desperate Hours is rated 14 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Desperate Hours on PelisPlus UK?
The Desperate Hours has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Desperate Hours about?
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
How long is The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Desperate Hours trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Desperate Hours (1955) Original Trailer [HD] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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