The Desperate Hours
A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
1955 1 hour 52 minutes
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
5th October 1955
70 years ago
1 hour 52 minutes
Finishes at 11:41pm
$2,300,000 ($22,437,880 today)
Revenue $2,500,000
2 wins & 1 nomination total
7.5/10
88%
70%
78%
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