Desperate Search (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, Desperate Search is a drama and adventure film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 73 minutes. “Based on the Saturday Evening Post Story of Three Desperate People” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.
Who’s in it. Desperate Search stars Howard Keel as Vince Heldon, Jane Greer as Julie Heldon, Patricia Medina as Nora Stead and Keenan Wynn as Brandy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Desperate Search has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Search page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Search tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Search (1952)?
- In US, Desperate Search is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperate Search worth watching?
- Desperate Search holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Search?
- Desperate Search stars Howard Keel, Jane Greer, Patricia Medina, Keenan Wynn and Robert Burton.
- When was Desperate Search released?
- Desperate Search was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.