The Desperate Hours

Based On the book by Joseph Hayes

The Desperate Hours is a 1955 film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March. It was produced and directed by William Wyler and based on the 1954 novel and 1955 play of the same name, written by Joseph Hayes, which were loosely built on actual events. The film takes place on the Northside of Indianapolis and took great pains to be accurate as to street names and locations within the city and Indiana in general. The original Broadway production had actor Paul Newman in the Bogart role but he was passed over for the movie because Bogart was a much bigger star.

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Release date:

1955

Director:

William Wyler

Cast:

Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Gig Young

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Action, Prison

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1955 in adaptations