Sudden Fear
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| Sudden Fear | |
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 Sudden Fear original one-sheet poster |
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| Directed by | David Miller |
| Produced by | Joe Kaufmann |
| Starring | Joan Crawford Jack Palance |
| Music by | Elmer Bernstein |
| Cinematography | Charles Lang |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures Inc. |
| Release date(s) | August 6 1952 (U.S. release) |
| Running time | 104 min |
| Language | English |
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Sudden Fear is a 1952 film noir which tells the story of an actor who attempts to seduce a successful Broadway playwright in order to prove to her that he can play a romantic lead. It stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett, Virginia Huston and Mike Connors.
Marlon Brando was originally offered the role of Lester Blaine (Palance's role). The film was shot in San Francisco, California.
The movie was adapted by Lenore J. Coffee and Robert Smith from the novel by Edna Sherry. It was directed by David Miller.
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[edit] Awards
Sudden Fear was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Palance), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Joan Crawford), Best Cinematography, Black-and-White and Best Costume Design, Black-and-White.
[edit] Reaction
Writer Spencer Selby calls Sudden Fear "Undoubtedly one of the most stylish and refined woman-in-distress noirs."[1]
[edit] Featured cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Joan Crawford | Myra Hudson |
| Jack Palance | Lester Blaine |
| Gloria Grahame | Irene Neves |
| Bruce Bennett | Steve Kearney |
| Virginia Huston | Ann Taylor |
| Mike Connors (as Touch Connors) | Junior Kearney |
[edit] References
- ^ Spencer Selby (1984). Dark City: The Film Noir. McFarland Classic. ISBN 0-7864-0478-7.
