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Sudden Fear

“Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!”

★ 7.3(142)19521h 52m

Sudden Fear is streaming on Cohen Media Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: David Miller
Release date: 1952-08-07
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Joseph Kaufman Productions

About Sudden Fear

Sudden Fear is a 1952 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by David Miller, starring Joan Crawford, Jack Palance and Gloria Grahame. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 142 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sudden Fear in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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?

Cast

Joan Crawford

Myra Hudson Blaine

Jack Palance

Lester Blaine

Gloria Grahame

Irene Neves

Bruce Bennett

Steve Kearney

Virginia Huston

Ann Taylor

Mike Connors

Junior Kearney

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Opera Patron (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

san francisco, californiacon manmistaken identitydeceived wifefilm noirplaywrightmistressblack and whitewriterheiressaudio recordingolder woman younger man relationshipwoman in jeopardysocial differencesturning the tables

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sudden Fear in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Sudden Fear on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Sudden Fear on Netflix?+

Sudden Fear is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

How long is Sudden Fear?+

Sudden Fear has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Sudden Fear?+

Sudden Fear stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett and Virginia Huston.

When did Sudden Fear come out?+

Sudden Fear is a 1952 movie directed by David Miller.

What genre is Sudden Fear?+

Sudden Fear is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Sudden Fear?+

Sudden Fear was directed by David Miller.