The Desperate Hours The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish. Details Casts Posters Title The Desperate Hours Release Date 1967-12-13 Runtime 02 Hours 00 Minutes Genres Drama Thriller TV Movie Production Companies Talent Associates Production Countries Michael Conrad... Sam Robish... Arthur Hill... Dan Hilliard... Yvette Mimieux... Cindy Hilliard... Barry Primus... Hank Griffin... George Segal... Glenn Griffin... Dolph Sweet... Jesse Bard... Ralph Waite... Lt. Fredericks... Teresa Wright... Eleanor Hilliard... Michael Kearney... Ralphie Hilliard... Graham Jarvis... ... Mart Hulswit... ... Original Size (500x750)