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The Desperate Hours

8.32

Great

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The Desperate Hours is a 1955 film noir directed by William Wyler, adapted from Joseph Hayes’ novel and play. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March, it is set on Indianapolis' Northside, meticulously recreating local street names and locations based on real-world events. The production drew heavily upon the 1954 source material.

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Country	United States
Year	1955

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What is The Desperate Hours?

The Desperate Hours is a 1955 film noir directed by William Wyler, adapted from Joseph Hayes’ novel and play. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March, it is set on Indianapolis' Northside, meticulously recreating local street names and locations based on real-world events. The production drew heavily upon the 1954 source material.

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The Desperate Hours scores 8.32/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.

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