The Desperate Hours
“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”
Synopsis
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
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The Desperate Hours (1955) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-23
Top Cast
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Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin
Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin
Gig Young
Chuck Wright
Mary Murphy
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard Eyer
Ralph Hilliard
Robert Middleton
Sam Kobish
Bert Freed
Tom Winston
Ray Collins
Sheriff Masters
Whit Bissell
FBI Agent Carson
Ray Teal
State Police Lt. Fredericks
Walter Baldwin
George Patterson
Edmund Cobb
Mr. Walling
Ann Doran
Mrs. Walling
Beverly Garland
Miss Swift
Helen Kleeb
Miss Wells
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.09x
+$200K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Hayes
- Original Score
- Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- The Desperate Hours
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Joseph Hayes
Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof
Lee Garmes
Robert Swink
William Wyler
Department Leadership Roster
Gail Kubik
Original Music Composer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Joseph Hayes
Screenplay
William Wyler
Director
William Wyler
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Desperate Hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Hours about?
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Who directed The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Desperate Hours?
The principal cast of The Desperate Hours includes Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin.
When was The Desperate Hours released and how long is it?
The Desperate Hours was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours had a reported production budget of $2.3M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (1.09 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Hours was composed by Gail Kubik, Daniele Amfitheatrof.
Is The Desperate Hours based on a book or true story?
The Desperate Hours is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Hayes".