Suddenly

Name: Suddenly
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1954-09-17
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates, Kim Charney

1954·Movie·NR·77 min·★ 6.4(124)

Crime Thriller More English titles

“A cold-blooded thriller!”

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.

Where to watch Suddenly in United States

Can I watch Suddenly in United States? Yes — you can stream Suddenly in United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Suddenly streaming around the world?

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United States	Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	Artiflix, Brew, JustWatch TV, Plex	—
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Germany	Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, Plex Channel	Amazon Video
France	Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, Plex Channel	Canal VOD, Sooner
Spain	Filmin, FlixOlé, Acontra Plus, Artiflix	Acontra Plus
Brazil	Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Pluto TV, Plex	—
Japan	Artiflix, FOD, JustWatch TV, Plex	Amazon Video

About Suddenly

Suddenly is a 1954 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Lewis Allen. The cast is led by Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Suddenly was produced by Libra Productions Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1954, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Lewis Allen
Writers: Richard Sale
Release date: September 17, 1954
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Libra Productions Inc.

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Suddenly cast & crew

Suddenly was directed by Lewis Allen and written by Richard Sale.

The cast features 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, and Willis Bouchey as Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Raksin, cinematography is by Charles G. Clarke, and it was produced by Robert Bassler.

Is Suddenly worth watching?

Suddenly holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 124 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and thriller, Suddenly is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Suddenly

In United States, you can stream Suddenly on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and Brew, 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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