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Five Desperate Hours

6.019971h 30mMovieCrimeThrillerTV Movie

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…

DirectorDan Lerner
WriterPhilip Rosenberg
ProducersPenelope L. Foster·Thomas Carter

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

Five Desperate Hours isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Dan Lerner

SLSharon Lawrence
Sharon Lawrence
Clair Ballard
GEGiancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Joseph Grange
DKDaniel Hugh Kelly
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Jim Ballard
RCRocky Carroll
Rocky Carroll
Lt. Frank Early
DADoug Abrahams
Doug Abrahams
Cop #5
GCGarry Chalk
Garry Chalk
Capt. Durk
BSBrent Stait
Brent Stait
Danbury
GG
Gordie Giroux
Tad
KUKimberly Unger
Kimberly Unger
Nora
TT
Tarie Tennessey
SWAT Officer
CCColin Cunningham
Colin Cunningham
Wesley Ballard
JBJ. B. Bivens
J. B. Bivens
Sergeant

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Five Desperate Hours — streaming FAQ

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