description Sudden Fear Overview
Sudden Fear is a 1952 thriller film featuring Joan Crawford and Jack Palance. The story centers on a wealthy woman’s marriage to a man who subsequently commits murder. Based on Edna Sherry's novel, the film was directed by David Miller and written by Lenore J. Coffee and Robert Smith.
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info Sudden Fear Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1952 |
help Sudden Fear FAQ
Why does Myra Hudson begin recording her own murder plot in Sudden Fear?
Myra accidentally hears a recording of her husband Lester and his lover Irene planning to kill her. As a wealthy playwright, she responds by constructing a counterplot with the precision of a stage drama.
Who plays the married couple in Sudden Fear?
Joan Crawford plays playwright Myra Hudson and Jack Palance plays actor Lester Blaine. Gloria Grahame appears as Lester's lover, Irene Neves.
Where was Sudden Fear filmed?
The thriller makes extensive use of San Francisco streets, hills and interiors. Its climactic pursuit uses the city's steep terrain as part of the suspense.
Did Sudden Fear receive any Academy Award nominations?
Yes. The 1952 film received four Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Joan Crawford and Best Actor for Jack Palance.
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