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Suddenly

Suddenly

1954 77 min ★ 6.4 Crime, 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.

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

John Baron

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Sheriff Tod Shaw

James Gleason

James Gleason

Peter 'Pop' Benson

Nancy Gates

Nancy Gates

Ellen Benson

Kim Charney

Kim Charney

Peter 'Pidge' Benson III

Willis Bouchey

Willis Bouchey

Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Benny Conklin

Christopher Dark

Christopher Dark

Bart Wheeler

James O'Hara

James O'Hara

Jud Hobson

Kem Dibbs

Wilson

Details

Director

Lewis Allen

Screenplay

Richard Sale

Tagline

"A cold-blooded thriller!"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Libra Productions Inc.

Reviews

J

John Chard

November 4, 2013

★ 9/10

God and the Gun! Suddenly is directed by Lewis Allen and written by Richard Sale. It stars Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates, Kim Charney and Christopher Dark. Music is by David Raksin and cinematography by Charles G. Clarke. The small American town of Suddenly is gearing up for a pit stop visit by the President of the United States. Unfortunately the Presi...

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