Suddenly
📖 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 assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A cold-blooded thriller!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Lewis Allen
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Frank SinatraJohn Baron
Sterling HaydenSheriff Tod Shaw
James GleasonPeter 'Pop' Benson
Nancy GatesEllen Benson
Kim CharneyPeter 'Pidge' Benson III
Willis BoucheySecret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
Paul FreesBenny Conklin
Christopher DarkBart Wheeler
James O'HaraJud HobsonK
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Suddenly about?
- 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.
- Who directed Suddenly?
- Suddenly was directed by Lewis Allen.
- When was Suddenly released?
- Suddenly was released on September 17, 1954.
- How long is Suddenly?
- Suddenly has a runtime of 1h 17m.
- Where can I track Suddenly?
- You can track Suddenly on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












