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An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple's house and takes over their lives.
A desperate fugitive invades a quiet suburban home to hide from the law, slowly dismantling a family's sense of security. This claustrophobic siege forces a polite middle-class couple to confront the terrifying reality of a stranger holding their lives hostage.
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Michael Cimino
Cast
Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers, Lindsay Crouse, Kelly Lynch, Elias Koteas, David Morse, Shawnee Smith, Danny Gerard, Gerry Bamman
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Desperate Hours
You can watch Desperate Hours (1990) for free on Kanopy.
IMDb
5.4/10
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29%
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Director
Michael Cimino
Cast
Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers, Lindsay Crouse, Kelly Lynch, Elias Koteas, David Morse, Shawnee Smith, Danny Gerard, Gerry Bamman
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