Desperate Moment
“TERROR races through the streets of BERLIN!”
Synopsis
Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Simon Van Halder
Mai Zetterling
Anna DeBurg
Philip Friend
Capt. Bob Sawyer
Albert Lieven
Paul Ravitch, alias Schleger
Fritz Wendhausen
Warder Goeter
Carl Jaffe
Cellblock Guard Becker
Gerard Heinz
German Prison Doctor
Andre Mikhelson
Polizei Inspector
Harold Ayer
Capt. Trevor Wood, U.S. Army
Walter Gotell
Ravitch's Servant-Henchman
Friedrich Joloff
Valentin Vladek, alias Winter
Simone Silva
Mink, Valentin's girl
Theodore Bikel
Anton
Ferdy Mayne
Berlin detective
Walter Rilla
Colonel Bertrand
Paul Hardtmuth
Ship's Watchman
Vernon Morris
German boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Compton Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan, Martha Albrand
- Original Title
- Desperate Moment
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Compton Bennett
George H. Brown, Patrick Kirwan, Martha Albrand
C.M. Pennington-Richards
John D. Guthridge
George H. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John D. Guthridge
Editor
George H. Brown
Producer
George H. Brown
Writer
Patrick Kirwan
Writer
Compton Bennett
Director
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desperate Moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Moment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Moment about?
Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Who directed Desperate Moment?
Desperate Moment was directed by Compton Bennett.
Who stars in Desperate Moment?
The principal cast of Desperate Moment includes Dirk Bogarde, Mai Zetterling, Philip Friend, Albert Lieven, Fritz Wendhausen.
When was Desperate Moment released and how long is it?
Desperate Moment was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Desperate Moment based on a book or true story?
Desperate Moment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martha Albrand".