The Desperate Hours

Dec 13, 1967

2h 0m

★ 4.0

Overview

The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Talent Associates

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Cast

Sam Robish

Michael Conrad

Dan Hilliard

Arthur Hill

Cindy Hilliard

Yvette Mimieux

Hank Griffin

Barry Primus

Glenn Griffin

George Segal

Jesse Bard

Dolph Sweet

Lt. Fredericks

Ralph Waite

Eleanor Hilliard

Teresa Wright

Ralphie Hilliard

Michael Kearney

Graham Jarvis

Mart Hulswit

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