Movie: The Desperate Hours

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Conrad
Michael Conrad

Sam Robish

Arthur Hill
Arthur Hill

Dan Hilliard

Yvette Mimieux
Yvette Mimieux

Cindy Hilliard

Barry Primus
Barry Primus

Hank Griffin

George Segal
George Segal

Glenn Griffin

Dolph Sweet
Dolph Sweet

Jesse Bard

Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite

Lt. Fredericks

Teresa Wright
Teresa Wright

Eleanor Hilliard

Michael Kearney
Michael Kearney

Ralphie Hilliard

Graham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1967-12-13

  • Average

    4

  • Rating:

    2.0 starts
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    English
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