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Suddenly

(1954)

September 17, 1954• 1h 17m
64%
TMDB Score

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.

Lewis Allen

Director

Top Billed Cast

FS

Frank Sinatra

John Baron

SH

Sterling Hayden

Sheriff Tod Shaw

JG

James Gleason

Peter 'Pop' Benson

NG

Nancy Gates

Ellen Benson

KC

Kim Charney

Peter 'Pidge' Benson III

WB

Willis Bouchey

Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney

PF

Paul Frees

Benny Conklin

CD

Christopher Dark

Bart Wheeler

JO

James O'Hara

Jud Hobson

KD

Kem Dibbs

Wilson