Suddenly

"A cold-blooded thriller!"

Sep 17 1954 Approved 1h 17m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Richard Sale

Directed by

Lewis Allen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Libra Productions Inc.

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
7,645
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA