Rent The Desperate Hours (1955)
3.8 of 5 from 85 ratings
1h 48min
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- Synopsis:
- Director William Wyler's suspense classic marks the only time cinema giants Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March worked together. And the result is everything you'd expect: taut, terrifying and terrific.
Bogart plays an escaped con who has nothing to lose. March is a suburban Everyman who has everything to lose - his family is held hostage by Bogart. As 'The Desperate Hours' tick by, the two men square off in a battle of wills and cunning that tightens into an unforgettable, fear-drenched finale. - Actors:
- Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin, Gig Young, Mary Murphy, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton, Alan Reed, Bert Freed, Ray Collins, Whit Bissell, Ray Teal
- Directors:
- William Wyler
- Producers:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Joseph Hayes
- Studio:
- Paramount
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Thrillers
- Collections:
- The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to William Wyler
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not released
- Run Time:
- 112 minutes
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Reviews (1) of The Desperate Hours
Gripping - The Desperate Hours review by MR
Halliwell calls this film 'ponderous', which I think is unfair, I thought it sustained the excitement all through. It is basically just suspense for 2 hours plus, as we wonder whether the police will figure out where the criminals are, and wait to see if one of the family or the criminals will do anything rash.
The two leads are very good, especially perhaps Fredric March, who was a great actor. Highly recommended for a high quality,entertaining film.
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