Desperate Hours, The

USA 1955, 112 minutes, b/w
Dir. William Wyler
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Classics, Suspense/Crime / Film Noir

Feat. Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Gig Young, Dewey Martin

Aroview: A bunch of escaped convicts, led by Bogart, hold a family hostage in this domestic noir thriller based on the Broadway play by Joseph Hayes. Extremely tense, with Bogie going for a portrait of unredeemable nastiness.

Member Reviews

Average rating (Good Try). Showing 1-1 of 1 member reviews.

I find this review offensive! I don’t agree with this review. I agree with this review.
2 stars (Good Try) Bogart's character hasn't stood the test of time 60 years on and comes across today as a bit corny. However, the screenplay is still watchable and so is Fredric March. ~Tubbs