Suddenly (1954)
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.
Where to watch Suddenly
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo +9 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix, Brew | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Artiflix, Brew | Apple TV, FlixFling | Apple TV, FlixFling, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix, Brew | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Artiflix, Brew | — | — |
| South Africa | Artiflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | Artiflix, Brew | — | — |
| Germany | Artiflix | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Suddenly in 129 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Suddenly is a Crime, Thriller movie, released on 1954-09-17, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Suddenly worth watching?
TMDB users rate Suddenly 6.4 out of 10 from 124 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Suddenly?
In the United States, Suddenly streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lewis Allen
Cast
- Frank Sinatra as John Baron
- Sterling Hayden as Sheriff Tod Shaw
- James Gleason as Peter 'Pop' Benson
- Nancy Gates as Ellen Benson
- Kim Charney as Peter 'Pidge' Benson III
- Willis Bouchey as Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney
- Paul Frees as Benny Conklin
- Christopher Dark as Bart Wheeler
- James O'Hara as Jud Hobson
- Kem Dibbs as Wilson
- Charles Smith as Bebop
- Paul Wexler as Slim Adams
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Sources
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