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Suddenly (1954)

NR09/17/1954Crime, Thriller1h 17m
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A cold-blooded thriller!

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.

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    Frank Sinatra

    John Baron

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    Sterling Hayden

    Sheriff Tod Shaw

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    James Gleason

    Peter 'Pop' Benson

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    Nancy Gates

    Ellen Benson

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    Kim Charney

    Peter 'Pidge' Benson III

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    Willis Bouchey

    Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney

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    Paul Frees

    Benny Conklin

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    Christopher Dark

    Bart Wheeler

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    James O'Hara

    Jud Hobson

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 President’s visit has attracted the attention of assassins, who hold hostage the Benson family and friends as their home is the perfect viewpoint for a sniper shot at the President… Show me a guy w...