Night Holds Terror (1955)
Release Date: Jan 1, 1955 Wide
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Average Rating: 2.8/5
User Ratings: 10
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Though based on a true story, the principal inspiration for The Night Holds Terror was the success of Paramount's The Desperate Hours. Jack Kelly plays well-to-do businessman Gene Courtier, who makes the mistake of his life when he picks up hitchhiker Victor Gosset (Vincent Edwards). Soon afterward, Gosset and his criminal confederates (John Cassavetes, David Cross) are holding Courtier and his family hostage. Upon learning that Courtier has a lot of money in the bank, the trio kidnap the
Jan 1, 1955 Wide
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Jack Kelly
Gene Courtier -
Hildy Parks
Doris Courtier -
Vince Edwards
Victor Gosset -
John Cassavetes
Robert Batsford -
David Cross
Luther Logan -
Jack Kruschen
Detective Pope -
Joyce McCluskey
Phyllis Harrison -
Jonathan Hale
Bob Henderson -
Barney Phillips
Stranske -
Charles Herbert
Steven -
Nancy Zane
Deborah -
Joel Marston
Reporter -
Eddie Marr
Capt. Cole
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It is an intelligent thriller, where a desperate family is held captive by three vicious criminals.
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Movie: ID: 771032039 Title: Night Holds Terror Release Date: 1955-01-01 00:00:00.0 MPAA: 6 Status: 1
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