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Director William Wyler (DETECTIVE STORY, ROMAN HOLIDAY) pairs up Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March; the result is an electrifying tour de force pitting two giants of the silver screen against each other. Three escaped cons, led by the ruthless Glenn Griffin (Bogart), force their way into a suburban home, intending to hide out while they await the arrival of an all-important package. But what should have been an overnight stay extends into a protracted hostage situation that sees Glenn facing off against the embattled family patriarch, Daniel Hilliard (March) — a man with everything to lose. Adapted by Joseph Hayes (THE THIRD DAY) from his own novel and stage play, and inspired by actual events, THE DESPERATE HOURS is a classic tale of suspense from a master filmmaker at the height of his creative powers. (Note adapted from Arrow Video.) DIR/PROD William Wyler; SCR Joseph Hayes, from his novel and play. U.S., 1955, color, 113 min. NOT RATED