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1955•1h 52m•Released•EN

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Overview

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

October 5, 1955

Runtime

1h 52m

Rating

7.0 / 10

Votes

190

Budget

$2,300,000

Revenue

$2,500,000

Status

Released

Popularity

3.6

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Cast

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Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Glenn Griffin

Fredric March

Fredric March

Daniel C. Hilliard

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Dewey Martin

Dewey Martin

Hal Griffin

Gig Young

Gig Young

Chuck Wright

Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Richard Eyer

Richard Eyer

Ralph Hilliard

Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton

Sam Kobish

Bert Freed

Bert Freed

Tom Winston

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Sheriff Masters

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

FBI Agent Carson

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Featured Crew

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William Wyler

William Wyler

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Joseph Hayes

Screenplay

William Wyler

William Wyler

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