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The Desperate Hours

"A reign of violence sweeps the screen."

The Desperate Hours

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CrimeThriller

Director:William Wyler

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

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StatusReleased

Release DateOctober 5, 1955

Release Dates

Brazil:

Physical - Feb 6, 2003 (14)

Japan:

Theatrical - Mar 16, 1956

United States:

Theatrical - Oct 5, 1955

Runtime1sa 52dk

Budget$2,300,000

Revenue$2,500,000

Profit$200,000

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

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