Movie

Desperate Search

“Based on the Saturday Evening Post Story of Three Desperate People”

★ 6.0(8)19521h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph H. Lewis
Release date: 1952-11-19
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Desperate Search

Desperate Search is a 1952 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, starring Howard Keel, Jane Greer and Patricia Medina. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desperate Search in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.

Cast

Howard Keel

Vince Heldon

Jane Greer

Julie Heldon

Patricia Medina

Nora Stead

Keenan Wynn

Brandy

Robert Burton

Wayne Langmuir

Lee Aaker

Don Heldon

Linda Lowell

Janet Heldon

Michael Dugan

Lou

Elaine Stewart

Stewardess

Jonathan Cott

Detective

Jeff Richards

Dick Simmons

Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

Themes & keywords

airplane crashcougar

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Desperate Search in Mexico?+

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

Is Desperate Search on Netflix?+

Desperate Search is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Desperate Search?+

Desperate Search has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Desperate Search?+

Desperate Search stars Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Patricia Medina, Keenan Wynn and Robert Burton.

When did Desperate Search come out?+

Desperate Search is a 1952 movie directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

What genre is Desperate Search?+

Desperate Search is Adventure, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Desperate Search?+

Desperate Search was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.