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The Desperate Hours

A trio of fugitives invades a peaceful suburban home, unleashing chaos and fear on its unsuspecting residents.

Three escaped prisoners, Glenn, Hal, and Sam, take refuge in a wealthy Indianapolis suburb, choosing a random house to hide out in. The Hilliard family, Dan, Ellie, and their children Cindy and Ralph, unknowingly welcome the trio into their home. As the prisoners wait for Glenn's girlfriend to deliver stolen money, they extend their stay, and Dan must navigate the moral dilemma of whether to report them to the authorities, risking his family's safety.

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Info about The Desperate Hours

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Oct 05, 1955

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,500,000.00

Budget: $2,388,000.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller

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