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Sudden Fear poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.5 / 100
1952·Film-Noir / Thriller / Crime·1h 52m

SUDDEN FEAR

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

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?

Above the Line
David Miller·DirectorRobert Smith·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayCharles Lang·Director of PhotographyElmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerLeon Barsha·Editor
Cast
Joan Crawford·Myra Hudson BlaineJack Palance·Lester BlaineGloria Grahame·Irene NevesBruce Bennett·Steve KearneyVirginia Huston·Ann TaylorMike Connors·Junior KearneyBess Flowers·Party Guest (uncredited)Harold Miller·Reception Guest (uncredited)Bert Stevens·Opera Patron (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
David Miller·Director
Writing· 2
Robert Smith·ScreenplayLenore J. Coffee·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Charles Lang·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Leon Barsha·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elmer Bernstein·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Joe Kaufmann·Producer
By the Numbers
84.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1A1A1A
#CC0000
#999999
Mood
Suspenseful, Fearful
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster for 'Sudden Fear' is split into three horizontal sections. The top section features a man's face, partially obscured by shadow, looking downwards and”

thrillerfilm-noir
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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