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The Desperate Man

5.0195957mNRMovieCrimeDrama

Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.

DirectorPeter Maxwell
WriterJames Eastwood
ProducerJack Greenwood

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Cast · Directed by Peter Maxwell

CPConrad Phillips
Conrad Phillips
Curtis
JIJill Ireland
Jill Ireland
Carol Bourne
WHWilliam Hartnell
William Hartnell
Smith
CGCharles Gray
Charles Gray
Lawson
PSPeter Swanwick
Peter Swanwick
Hoad
AG
Arthur Gomez
Landlord
DY
Doris Yorke
Mrs Figgis
JAJean Aubrey
Jean Aubrey
Waitress
JW
John Warwick
Inspector Cobley
PBPatricia Burke
Patricia Burke
Miss Prew
EBErnest Butcher
Ernest Butcher
Grocer
BWBrian Weske
Brian Weske
Young Man

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The Desperate Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desperate Man?

The Desperate Man isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The Desperate Man on Netflix?

No, The Desperate Man is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Desperate Man on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Desperate Man for free?

The Desperate Man isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Desperate Man?

The Desperate Man hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1960. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.