The Desperate Hours

The Desperate Hours

120 mins | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie | Dec. 13, 1967

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 Hilllards plus his meek brother Hank. Sadistic Robish is also present.

The Desperate Hours

120 mins | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie | Dec. 13, 1967

The Desperate Hours
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 Hilllards plus his meek brother Hank. Sadistic Robish is also present.
Producers Talent Associates, American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Original title The Desperate Hours
Directors Ted Kotcheff
Writers Joseph Hayes, Clive Exton

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

Ralph Waite

as Lt. Fredericks

Teresa Wright

as Eleanor Hilliard

Michael Kearney

as Ralphie Hilliard