Drama ·Thriller ·TV Movie · 1967 · 2h 0m

The Desperate Hours

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Director
Ted Kotcheff
Cast
Michael Conrad as Sam Robish Arthur Hill as Dan Hilliard Yvette Mimieux as Cindy Hilliard Barry Primus as Hank Griffin George Segal as Glenn Griffin Dolph Sweet as Jesse Bard
Crew
Daniel Melnick — Producer Albert Wolsky — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
home invasion
Key Collaborators
Ted Kotcheff Director Daniel Melnick Producer Albert Wolsky Costume Design
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