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Directed by , this is widely considered the definitive film version and was the first black-and-white film shot in VistaVision . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desperate Hours - by Joseph Hayes (Paperback)

The title " The Desperate Hours " refers to a classic thriller story originating from Joseph Hayes' 1954 novel, which has been adapted into several high-profile films and a Tony Award-winning play. subtitle Desperate Hours

Written by , the suspense thriller follows three escaped convicts who invade the suburban home of the Hilliard family in Indianapolis. The criminals hold the family hostage while waiting for an accomplice to deliver escape money. Directed by , this is widely considered the

: Postwar domestic life under siege, morality, and survival. subtitle Desperate Hours