Sudden Fear

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19521h 52m7.2(146 votes)

ThrillerCrime

Synopsis

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulteri…

Sudden Fear (1952) is a thriller and crime film directed by David Miller. It stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, and Gloria Grahame. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 146 votes.

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Director

David Miller

Cast

Joan Crawford

Myra Hudson Blaine

Jack Palance

Lester Blaine

Gloria Grahame

Irene Neves

Bruce Bennett

Steve Kearney

Virginia Huston

Ann Taylor

Mike Connors

Junior Kearney

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Is Sudden Fear Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sudden Fear

Where can I watch Sudden Fear?

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Who stars in Sudden Fear?

Sudden Fear stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, and Bruce Bennett, and was directed by David Miller.

How long is Sudden Fear?

Sudden Fear has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Sudden Fear come out?

Sudden Fear was released in 1952.

What genre is Sudden Fear?

Sudden Fear is a thriller and crime film.

Is Sudden Fear worth watching?

Sudden Fear holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.