Suddenly

Name: Suddenly
Director: Lewis Allen
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1954
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates, Kim Charney

A cold-blooded thriller!

19541h 17m6.4(120 votes)

CrimeThriller

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 a…

Suddenly (1954) is a crime and thriller film directed by Lewis Allen. It stars Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, and James Gleason. The film runs for 1 hour 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 120 votes.

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Director

Lewis Allen

Cast

Frank Sinatra

John Baron

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

Is Suddenly Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suddenly

Where can I watch Suddenly?

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Who stars in Suddenly?

Suddenly stars Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, and Nancy Gates, and was directed by Lewis Allen.

How long is Suddenly?

Suddenly has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes.

When did Suddenly come out?

Suddenly was released in 1954.

What genre is Suddenly?

Suddenly is a crime and thriller film.

Is Suddenly worth watching?

Suddenly holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.