Sudden Fear
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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 ulterior motive?
Where to watch Sudden Fear in United States
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Where is Sudden Fear streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Sudden Fear
Sudden Fear is a 1952 English-language thriller and crime film directed by David Miller. The cast is led by Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome.
Sudden Fear was produced by Joseph Kaufman Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- David Miller
- Writers
- Lenore J. Coffee, Robert Smith
- Release date
- August 7, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Joseph Kaufman Productions
Sudden Fear cast & crew
Sudden Fear was directed by David Miller and written by Lenore J. Coffee and Robert Smith.
The cast features Joan Crawford as Myra Hudson Blaine, Jack Palance as Lester Blaine, Gloria Grahame as Irene Neves, Bruce Bennett as Steve Kearney, Virginia Huston as Ann Taylor, and Mike Connors as Junior Kearney.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Charles Lang, and it was produced by Joe Kaufmann.
Is Sudden Fear worth watching?
Sudden Fear holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 142 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, Sudden Fear is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sudden Fear
In United States, you can stream Sudden Fear on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Sudden Fear
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)
Harold Miller
Reception Guest (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Opera Patron (uncredited)
Sudden Fear — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sudden Fear in United States?
Sudden Fear is streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Sudden Fear on Cohen Media Amazon Channel?
Yes — Sudden Fear is currently available on Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sudden Fear in?
Sudden Fear is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sudden Fear?
Sudden Fear runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Sudden Fear rated?
Sudden Fear is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
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