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Desperation

2006-05-23 · 131 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Fantasy · Horror · Thriller · Mystery

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

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Directors
Mick Garris
Production companies
Touchstone Television, Sennet Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000

Top Cast

Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittJohn Edward Marinville
Steven WeberSteven WeberSteve Ames
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishMary Jackson
Charles DurningCharles DurningTom Billingsley
Matt FrewerMatt FrewerRalph Carver
Henry ThomasHenry ThomasPeter Jackson
Shane HabouchaShane HabouchaDavid Carver
Kelly OvertonKelly OvertonCynthia Smith
Sylva KelegianSylva KelegianEllie Carver
Ron PerlmanRon PerlmanCollie Entragian
Sammi HanrattySammi HanrattyPie Carver
Ewan ChungEwan ChungShih
Alain UyAlain UyCha'an
Trieu TranTrieu TranYoung Viet Cong
Tom ParkerTom ParkerYoung Johnny
Darren VictoriaBrian Ross
Glenn R. WilderGlenn R. WilderDrunk Driver
Clint JamesClint JamesTed Blue (uncredited)

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