The Desperate Hours

A ruthless convict escapes from prison with the aid of his kid brother and a giant oaf of a thug. The trio break into a middle-class home and hold a family hostage as the con awaits his girlfriend to pick him up with some hidden money he has. When she is delayed, he grows restless and brutal towards the family. Soon, the cops are on his tail and meet up for a giant showdown.

Rating

NR

Release Year

1955

Duration

01:52

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

William Wyler

Cast

Alan Reed, Arthur Kennedy, Dewey Martin