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Suddenly
“A cold-blooded thriller!”
6.4 / 10• 1954• 1h 17m•NR• English
CrimeThriller
Storyline
The tranquility of a small town is marred only by sheriff Tod Shaw's unsuccessful courtship of widow Ellen Benson, a pacifist who can't abide guns and those who use them. But violence descends on Ellen's household willy-nilly when the U.S. President passes through town... and slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
Cast & Crew
Frank Sinatra
John Baron
Lead
Sterling Hayden
Sheriff Tod Shaw
James Gleason
Peter 'Pop' Benson
Nancy Gates
Ellen Benson
Kim Charney
Peter 'Pidge' Benson III
Willis Bouchey
Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
Paul Frees
Benny Conklin
Christopher Dark
Bart Wheeler
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lewis Allen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Suddenly is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
