What is the duration of Desperate Search?

The duration of Desperate Search is 73 mins.

What is the original language of Desperate Search?

The original language of Desperate Search is English.

Who directed Desperate Search?

Desperate Search was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

Which studio made Desperate Search?

Desperate Search was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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Q: Does Desperate Search have end credit scenes?

Desperate Search does not have end credit scenes.

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Drama

Adventure

Runtime

73 mins

Language

English

Based on the Saturday Evening Post story “Three Desperate People,” the film follows a man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his aviator ex‑wife (Patricia Medina) as they join forces in a frantic search for their two children who vanished after an encounter with a cougar. Their strained relationships and looming danger heighten the suspense.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Studio

Joseph H. Lewis

Director

Does Desperate Search have end credit scenes?

No!

Desperate Search does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Jane Greer

Julie Heldon

Michael Dugan

Lou

Keenan Wynn

Brandy

Howard Keel

Vince Heldon

Jeff Richards

Lee Aaker

Don Heldon

Elaine Stewart

Stewardess

Jonathan Cott

Detective

Dick Simmons

Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

Patricia Medina

Nora Stead

Robert Burton

Wayne Langmuir

Linda Lowell

Janet Heldon

Dan Ferniel

Prisoner (uncredited)

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