Sudden Fear

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Abraham W Feb 3, 2019 This little Noir gem should not be missed if you're into the genre. Beautifully shot and directed and perfect casting. Only Robert Ryan might have been suited for the role played by Jack Palance. Joan Crawford was rightly nominated for best female actor. And, Gloria Grahame's sole imperfection is that she didn't get more screen time. See more

Luke G Feb 2, 2019 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? The answer brings on a game of cat and mouse; but who's the cat and who's the mouse? Academy Awards Nominee Actress in a Leading Role Joan Crawford . Academy Awards Nominee Best Actor in a Supporting Role Jack Palance knock Sudden Fear out of the ball park . Joan Crawford won her third and last Oscar nomination for this well executed noir thriller, Joan Crawford has us all spellbound with her magnificent performance. She throws vanity to the winds, and is not afraid to show her character as someone in the round, complete with cowardice, foolishness, and even extreme stupidity, combined with cunning, intelligence, charm and inspiration. Rarely has a woman been shown so soaked in sweat with sheer terror, and she must have stepped straight out of the shower for each of those shots ! Jack Palance gives a strong and convincing performance as a conman who marries Ms. Crawford. He is suave, urbane and sinister. Yet this movie is a Joan Crawford showcase. One of the best film noirs of all time, extremely stylish and intelligent in it's story and craft. See more

Hermione M May 3, 2018 Surprisingly good noir about a playwright who marries an actor who's taking her for a ride. The cinematography is fascinating, the acting is on target by all actors. Plot twists at the end abound... See more

Anakin P Apr 21, 2017 This movie is riveting from start to finish. I loved it! I thought the title was strange but boy, what a ride of suspense. Crawford is fantastic and Palance makes the perfect villain. See more

Han S Mar 12, 2017 Bravo! Outstanding! Modern thrillers should learn from this absolutely perfect noir\thriller. The Oscar deserving performances from Joan Crawford and Jack Palance are very convincing and live, the direction is so scrupulous and flawless it makes you wonder what happened to the thrillers of today. See more

Rey S Mar 10, 2017 Crawford didn't look bad! Good flick. Interesting to see 1952 'tape recorder'.

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