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Act of Violence

1949 · 1h 22m · Thriller · Drama

The manhunt no woman could stop!

IMDb
7.4
Rotten Tomatoes
94%

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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.

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Cast

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

Fred

Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

Martha

Will Wright

Will Wright

Pop

John Albright

Bellboy (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders

Rudolph Anders

German (voice) (uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)

Margaret Bert

Bystander (uncredited)

Barbara Billingsley

Barbara Billingsley

Woman (voice) (uncredited)

Douglas Carter

Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
January 22, 1949
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Rated
NR
Budget
$1,290,000
Revenue
$1,129,000
Genres
Thriller, Drama

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