Sudden Fear (1952)

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  • 1hr 50m

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Director:

David Miller

Producer:

Joseph Kaufman

Release Date:

Aug 6, 1952

Runtime:

1hr 50m

Synopsis

After an ambitious actor ingratiates himself into the life of a wealthy middle-aged playwright and marries her, he plots with his mistress to murder her.

Cast

  • Joan Crawford
  • Jack Palance
  • Gloria Grahame
  • Bruce Bennett
  • Virginia Huston
  • Touch Connors

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  • Mar 28, 2015

    If "Bette Davis Eyes" is a four-minute pop song from the '80s, then "Joan Crawford Eyes" is a totally uncompromising Captain Beefheart song with a weird time signature that still manages to completely rock. And "Gloria Grahame Eyes" is a Prince song.

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    Michael Strenski
    Michael Strenski
    Aug 9, 2017

    *joan crawford does the bare minimum* w OW invented acting

    255 Likes
    Sara Clements
    Sara Clements
    Apr 23, 2017

    mood: joan crawford dreaming about all the different ways she could die

    205 Likes
    Zane
    Zane
  • Jan 6, 2021

    husband: are you alright?? joan crawford (wide eyed, sweating, lip trembling): of course, dear... husband: ok phew!!!

    184 Likes
    nicole silverberg
    nicole silverberg
    Nov 28, 2022

    A woman emerges from the shadows of noir to walk into a glowing sunset of her own liberation in “Sudden Fear.” The 1952 film stars Joan Crawford as an heiress who seeks to give away her fortune once she finds love with an actor, played by a disarmingly charismatic Jack…

    170 Likes
    theriverjordan
    theriverjordan
    Nov 27, 2020

    Joan Crawford’s greatest scene partner is herself

    176 Likes
    Daniel Crooke
    Daniel Crooke
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    Apr 12, 2024

    who would’ve thought one of cinema’s tensest moments would involve a little plastic mechanical dog and a handkerchief

    127 Likes
    eely
    eely
    Oct 21, 2025

    obsessed with the fact that joan crawford didn’t even try to call the police she just went straight to plotting his murder

    125 Likes
    theo
    theo
    Dec 4, 2022

    This has to be the most perfect leading-lady vehicle ever. Ninety percent of the screen time, two supporting actors, and barely any side characters or subplot. I just know Joan Crawford was gagged for this role. She gets to be romantic and stubborn and hysteric and…

    124 Likes
    sarah
    sarah
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  • Omar Leon
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    Sudden Fear

    Joan Crawford shines in this dramatic crime story. The film at moments is a little hooky but this was takes places in 50’s which was a different time for culture. Overall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Sudden Fear (1952) (1952)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Sudden Fear (1952) (1952) about?
After an ambitious actor ingratiates himself into the life of a wealthy middle-aged playwright and marries her, he plots with his mistress to murder her.
Who's the cast of Sudden Fear (1952) (1952)?
  • Joan Crawford as Myra Hudson
  • Jack Palance as Lester Blaine
  • Gloria Grahame as Irene Neves
  • Bruce Bennett as Steve Kearney
  • Virginia Huston as Ann Taylor
  • Touch Connors as Junior Kearney
Who's the director behind Sudden Fear (1952) (1952)?
David Miller directed Sudden Fear (1952) (1952).
Who produced Sudden Fear (1952) (1952)?
Joseph Kaufman produced Sudden Fear (1952) (1952).