The Desperate Man
1959, English. Directed by Peter Maxwell.
Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 December 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Eastwood
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How long is The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
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The Desperate Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Desperate Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Desperate Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1959. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperate Man?
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Who directed The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man (1959) was directed by Peter Maxwell and stars Conrad Phillips, Jill Ireland, William Hartnell.