Desperate Search
“Based on the Saturday Evening Post Story of Three Desperate People”
Synopsis
A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.
Top Cast
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Howard Keel
Vince Heldon
Jane Greer
Julie Heldon
Patricia Medina
Nora Stead
Keenan Wynn
Brandy
Robert Burton
Wayne Langmuir
Lee Aaker
Don Heldon
Linda Lowell
Janet Heldon
Michael Dugan
Lou
Elaine Stewart
Stewardess
Jonathan Cott
Detective
Jeff Richards
Ed
Dick Simmons
Communicator (Vancouver Radio)
Dan Ferniel
Prisoner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Doniger, Arthur Mayse
- Original Title
- Desperate Search
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Walter Doniger, Arthur Mayse
Harold Lipstein
Joseph Dervin
Matthew Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Rapf
Producer
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Joseph Dervin
Editor
Walter Doniger
Writer
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Search
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Search about?
A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.
Who directed Desperate Search?
Desperate Search was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Desperate Search?
The principal cast of Desperate Search includes Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Patricia Medina, Keenan Wynn, Robert Burton.
When was Desperate Search released and how long is it?
Desperate Search was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is Desperate Search based on a book or true story?
Desperate Search is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Mayse".