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Suddenly (1954)
Directed by Lewis Allen
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 77 minutes
Actors
Frank Sinatra | Sterling Hayden | James Gleason | Nancy Gates | Kim Charney | Willis Bouchey | Paul Frees | Christopher Dark | James O’Hara | Kem Dibbs | Charles Smith | Paul Wexler | Clark Howat | John Beradino | Richard Collier | Roy Engel | Ted Stanhope | Charles Wagenheim | Dan White
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Overall, a good thriller, even though there’s a lot you can nitpick about (why are the hostages allowed to just walk around the house?).
Sinatra is pretty good as the would-be assassin. Much of the film feels like a dialogue-heavy stage play.
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