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Suddenly (1954)

★ 6.8Approved75 min

1954 film directed by Lewis Allen

Suddenly is a 1954 black and white American noir crime film directed by Lewis Allen with a screenplay written by Richard Sale. The drama stars Frank Sinatra and Sterling Hayden, and features James Gleason and Nancy Gates.

The story concerns a small California town whose tranquility is shattered when the train of the president of the United States is scheduled to make a stop there, and a hired assassin and his henchmen take over a home that provides a perfect vantage point from which to assassinate the president.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Suddenly about?
Suddenly (1954) — 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 sli
Is Suddenly based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Suddenly scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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