Act of Violence (1949)
22/01/1949
Thriller
1h 22m
- 69% (95 votes)
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The manhunt no woman could stop!
Overview
A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on making Frank pay for his past deeds.
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Robert L. RichardsScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$1,290,000
Revenue
$1,129,000
Keywords
- prostitute
- war veteran
- prisoner of war
- housewife
- stalker
- revenge
- film noir
- on the run
- informant
- post war
- hidden truth
- fearful wife
- man with limp
Top Billed Cast
Van Heflin
Frank R. Enley
Robert Ryan
Joe Parkson
Janet Leigh
Edith Enley
Mary Astor
Pat
Phyllis Thaxter
Ann
Berry Kroeger
Johnny
Taylor Holmes
Gavery
Harry Antrim
Fred
Connie Gilchrist
Martha
Will Wright
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