description The Desperate Hours Overview
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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info The Desperate Hours Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1955 |
help The Desperate Hours FAQ
Who plays the escaped convict in The Desperate Hours?
Humphrey Bogart plays Glenn Griffin, the fugitive who invades a suburban Indianapolis home. Fredric March plays Dan Hilliard, the father forced to protect his family during the standoff.
Was The Desperate Hours a play before it was a movie?
Yes. Joseph Hayes wrote the 1954 novel and the Broadway play, then the 1955 William Wyler film adapted that material for Paramount.
Why is Indianapolis important in The Desperate Hours?
The story is set on the north side of Indianapolis, and the film pays attention to local street and neighborhood details. That grounding helps make the home-invasion plot feel less like a generic noir setup.
Did Paul Newman play the Bogart role?
Paul Newman played Glenn Griffin in the Broadway version of The Desperate Hours. The 1955 movie instead cast Humphrey Bogart, who was already one of Hollywood's defining crime-film stars.
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