Movie

Five Desperate Hours

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

★ 6.0(5)19971h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Dan Lerner
Release date: 1997-10-05
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Thomas Carter Company

About Five Desperate Hours

Five Desperate Hours is a 1997 movie in the Crime, Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Dan Lerner, starring Sharon Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito and Daniel Hugh Kelly. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Five Desperate Hours in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sharon Lawrence

Clair Ballard

Giancarlo Esposito

Joseph Grange

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Jim Ballard

Rocky Carroll

Lt. Frank Early

Doug Abrahams

Cop #5

Garry Chalk

Capt. Durk

Brent Stait

Danbury

Gordie Giroux

Tad

Kimberly Unger

Nora

Tarie Tennessey

SWAT Officer

Colin Cunningham

Wesley Ballard

J. B. Bivens

Sergeant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Five Desperate Hours in Italy?+

Five Desperate Hours is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Five Desperate Hours on Netflix?+

Five Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Five Desperate Hours?+

Five Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Five Desperate Hours?+

Five Desperate Hours stars Sharon Lawrence, Giancarlo Esposito, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Rocky Carroll and Doug Abrahams.

When did Five Desperate Hours come out?+

Five Desperate Hours is a 1997 movie directed by Dan Lerner.

What genre is Five Desperate Hours?+

Five Desperate Hours is Crime, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Five Desperate Hours?+

Five Desperate Hours was directed by Dan Lerner.