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Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin, Gig Young, Robert Middleton
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Desperate Hours |
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THE DESPERATE HOURS is a movie produced and directed by William Wyler in 1955.
The setting is a wealthy neighborhood of Indianapolis. Bogart, Martin and Middleton, three escaped criminals, enter Fredric March's home, taking him, his wife and their two children hostages. During two days and two nights, this family will have to act as if nothing was happening while Bogart is waiting for an accomplice to bring him some cash. All attempts to run away are brought to nought by a smart Bogie.
Meanwhile, the police lieutenant Arthur Kennedy and the F.B.I. are desperately searching for a clue that could lead them to the criminals's hiding place. They'll finally have something to think about when Martin, hit by a truck, is found dead with Fredric March's gun in his pocket.
--Daniel Staebler, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Desperate Hours |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Crime & Scandal
Yes
Story of
- criminals on the run
- rescuing from kidnappers
Escape/Rescue?
- escape/rescue from kidnapper(s)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- criminal
Age:
- 40's-50's
Hair type
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) average
Events of movie makes character more...
- irritated
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 90%-100%
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Midwest
City?
Yes
City:
- wealthy
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- excited
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
Is this movie based on a
- book
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