The Desperate Hours (1955)

Name: The Desperate Hours
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1955
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin

1h 52m United States of America

Crime Thriller

Plot

A suburban family's quiet life is shattered when a trio of escaped convicts invades their home, taking them hostage. As the criminals unleash chaos and fear, the family must navigate the harrowing situation with cunning and bravery. Tension escalates as they search for a way to outsmart their captors while contending with the threats posed by the desperate men. The gripping standoff reveals the depths of human resilience and the will to survive against overwhelming odds, making for a suspenseful exploration of fear and courage in the face of danger.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart Fredric March Arthur Kennedy Martha Scott Dewey Martin Gig Young Mary Murphy Richard Eyer Robert Middleton Bert Freed Ray Collins Whit Bissell Ray Teal Walter Baldwin Edmund Cobb