Suddenly
"A cold-blooded thriller!"
Originally released in 1954. Suddenly is a crime/thriller film. directed by Lewis Allen. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, and James Gleason
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (114 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Sinatra
as John Baron
Sterling Hayden
as Sheriff Tod Shaw
James Gleason
as Peter 'Pop' Benson
Nancy Gates
as Ellen Benson
Kim Charney
as Peter 'Pidge' Benson III
Willis Bouchey
as Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
Paul Frees
as Benny Conklin
Christopher Dark
as Bart Wheeler
James O'Hara
as Jud Hobson
Kem Dibbs
as Wilson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Libra Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suddenly about?
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 E...
Who directed Suddenly?
Suddenly was directed by Lewis Allen.
How long is Suddenly?
Suddenly has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Suddenly released?
Suddenly was released on September 17, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Suddenly?
The main cast of Suddenly includes Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates, Kim Charney.
Is Suddenly worth watching?
Suddenly has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.