The Desperate Hours [Blu-ray]

Director William Wyler pairs Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March for their only on-screen collaboration in this electrifying tour de force. Bogart stars as the ruthless Glenn Griffin, leader of three escaped convicts who commandeer a suburban home, intending to hide out until a crucial package arrives. What begins as an overnight stay escalates into a tense hostage situation, pitting Griffin against the family patriarch, Daniel Hilliard (March), a man with everything to lose. Adapted from Joseph Hayes' own novel and stage play, and inspired by true events, this classic tale of suspense has been fully restored from the original VistaVision negative.

Key Features:

• Restoration by Arrow Films from a 6K scan of the original VistaVision negative
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original restored lossless mono audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary by film historian Daniel Kremer
• Appreciation of the film by José Arroyo
• Visual essay by Eloise Ross
• Audio interview with Catherine Wyler
• Lobby cards gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jennifer Dionisio
• Collectors’ booklet featuring writing on the film by Philip Kemp and Neil Sinyard

Specifications:

• Director: William Wyler
• Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English (optional for deaf and hard of hearing)
• Run Time: 1 hour and 52 minutes
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Release Date: 14 September 2026
• Format: Blu-ray
• Package Dimensions: 17.2 x 13.7 x 1.6 cm; 150 g

Experience this masterfully crafted suspense thriller, now presented in a definitive restored edition.