
Feature film — 1954
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 slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
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A high-signal pick with 124 votes.
Libra Productions Inc.
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Director: Lewis Allen
On screen
Cast & crew

Frank Sinatra
John Baron

Sterling Hayden
Sheriff Tod Shaw

James Gleason
Peter 'Pop' Benson

Nancy Gates
Ellen Benson

Kim Charney
Peter 'Pidge' Benson III

Willis Bouchey
Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney

Paul Frees
Benny Conklin

Christopher Dark
Bart Wheeler

James O'Hara
Jud Hobson
Kem Dibbs
Wilson

Charles Smith
Bebop

Paul Wexler
Slim Adams
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