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Five Desperate Hours

Five Desperate Hours

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Five Desperate Hours
1997 1h 30m5.2

Five Desperate Hours

“In seconds, their paths crossed. In hours, their lives changed.”

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Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a dialogue with Grange as a trigger-happy SWAT team waits outside poised to storm the house. Claire, herself the product of a troubled past, begins to identify with the tormented Grange and, over five tension-filled hours, victim and captor forge an unlikely bond.

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DirectorDan Lerner
ScreenplayPhilip Rosenberg
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 5, 1997
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 30m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.8 / 10
Votes4
GenresCrime, Thriller, TV Movie
StudioThomas Carter Company, NBC
Five Desperate Hours
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Cast

Sharon Lawrence

Sharon Lawrence

Clair Ballard

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Joseph Grange

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Jim Ballard

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Lt. Frank Early

Doug Abrahams

Doug Abrahams

Cop #5

Garry Chalk

Garry Chalk

Capt. Durk

Brent Stait

Brent Stait

Danbury

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Gordie Giroux

Tad

Kimberly Unger

Kimberly Unger

Nora

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Tarie Tennessey

SWAT Officer

Colin Cunningham

Colin Cunningham

Wesley Ballard

J. B. Bivens

J. B. Bivens

Sergeant

Brenda Crichlow

Brenda Crichlow

TV Reporter

Stephen E. Miller

Stephen E. Miller

Jeff Burroughs

Zahf Paroo

Zahf Paroo

Clerk

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Danielle Saklofsky

Receptionist

Garvin Cross

Garvin Cross

Cop #1

Fulvio Cecere

Fulvio Cecere

Cop #3

Dean Mckenzie

Dean Mckenzie

Cop #4

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Frequently Asked Questions about Five Desperate Hours

Where can I watch Five Desperate Hours?

Five Desperate Hours (1997) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Five Desperate Hours about?

Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a dialogue with Grange as a trigger-happy SWAT...

Who directed Five Desperate Hours?

Five Desperate Hours (1997) was directed by Dan Lerner. The film is a Crime, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 5.2/10.

How long is Five Desperate Hours?

Five Desperate Hours runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.2/10 from 4 votes. Genre: Crime, Thriller.

Is Five Desperate Hours worth watching?

Five Desperate Hours is rated 5.2/10 by 4 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Thriller fans.