Sudden Fear
USA,
1952, 110 min
Directed by:
David MillerCinematography:
Charles LangComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett, Virginia Huston, Mike Connors, Bess Flowers, Harold Miller, Arthur Space, Selmer Jackson (more)VOD (1)
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In "Sudden Fear" the legendary Joan Crawford portrays Myra Hudson, an heiress-turned successful playwright. When Myra becomes the toast of the town, she marries charismatic actor Lester Blaine. But what she believes to be a blissful marriage turns into a nightmare when Myra discovers that Lester wed her only for money and plans to kill her. So, using the imagination of a skilled dramatist, Myra devises her own devilish plan to get back at Lester. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1953 - Joan Crawford (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1953 - Jack Palance (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1953 - Charles Lang (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1953 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
Golden Globes
- 1953 - Joan Crawford (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)