Sudden Fear

Sudden Fear

Sudden Fear

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Sudden Fear

"Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!"

1952

1h 52m

7.3(136 votes)

Thriller

Crime

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?

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Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Joan Crawford

Myra Hudson Blaine

Joan Crawford

Acting

Jack Palance

Lester Blaine

Jack Palance

Acting

Gloria Grahame

Irene Neves

Gloria Grahame

Acting

Bruce Bennett

Steve Kearney

Bruce Bennett

Acting

Virginia Huston

Ann Taylor

Virginia Huston

Acting

Mike Connors

Junior Kearney

Mike Connors

Acting

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Acting

Harold Miller

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Acting

Bert Stevens

Opera Patron (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

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