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The Desperate Hours

“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”

Director
William Wyler
Year
1955
Runtime
1h 52m
Release
1955
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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

  • #home invasion
  • #hostage
  • #family hostage
  • #indianapolis
  • #escaped convict
  • #suburbia
  • #film noir

  • Directed by

    William Wyler

  • Written by

    Joseph Hayes

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