Five Desperate Hours
“In seconds, their paths crossed. In hours, their lives changed.”
Synopsis
Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a dialogue with Grange as a trigger-happy SWAT team waits outside poised to storm the house. Claire, herself the product of a troubled past, begins to identify with the tormented Grange and, over five tension-filled hours, victim and captor forge an unlikely bond.
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Sharon Lawrence
Clair Ballard
Giancarlo Esposito
Joseph Grange
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Jim Ballard
Rocky Carroll
Lt. Frank Early
Doug Abrahams
Cop #5
Garry Chalk
Capt. Durk
Brent Stait
Danbury
Gordie Giroux
Tad
Kimberly Unger
Nora
Tarie Tennessey
SWAT Officer
Colin Cunningham
Wesley Ballard
J. B. Bivens
Sergeant
Brenda Crichlow
TV Reporter
Stephen E. Miller
Jeff Burroughs
Zahf Paroo
Clerk
Danielle Saklofsky
Receptionist
Garvin Cross
Cop #1
Fulvio Cecere
Cop #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Martin Davich
- Original Title
- Five Desperate Hours
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Thomas Carter Company, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Lerner
Philip Rosenberg
Martin Davich
Jon Joffin
Martin Nicholson
Penelope L. Foster, Thomas Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope L. Foster
Producer
Philip Rosenberg
Writer
Dan Lerner
Director
Martin Davich
Original Music Composer
Jon Joffin
Director of Photography
Martin Nicholson
Editor
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Desperate Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Five Desperate Hours about?
Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a dialogue with Grange as a trigger-happy SWAT team waits outside poised to storm the house. Claire, herself the product of a troubled past, begins to identify with the tormented Grange and, over five tension-filled hours, victim and captor forge an unlikely bond.
Who directed Five Desperate Hours?
Five Desperate Hours was directed by Dan Lerner.
Who stars in Five Desperate Hours?
The principal cast of Five Desperate Hours includes Sharon Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Rocky Carroll, Doug Abrahams.
When was Five Desperate Hours released and how long is it?
Five Desperate Hours was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Desperate Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Desperate Hours was composed by Martin Davich.