Sudden Fear(1952)
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Overview
Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?
Director
David Miller
Studio
Joseph Kaufman Productions
Cast
Joan Crawford
as Myra Hudson Blaine
Jack Palance
as Lester Blaine
Gloria Grahame
as Irene Neves
Bruce Bennett
as Steve Kearney
Virginia Huston
as Ann Taylor
Mike Connors
as Junior Kearney
Bess Flowers
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Harold Miller
as Reception Guest (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
as Opera Patron (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Joseph Kaufman Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sudden Fear?▼
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What is Sudden Fear about?▼
Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?
Who directed Sudden Fear?▼
Sudden Fear was directed by David Miller and released in 1952. It is a thriller, crime film.
How long is Sudden Fear?▼
Sudden Fear has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Sudden Fear?▼
The cast of Sudden Fear includes Joan Crawford as Myra Hudson Blaine, Jack Palance as Lester Blaine, Gloria Grahame as Irene Neves, Bruce Bennett as Steve Kearney, Virginia Huston as Ann Taylor and more.
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