Act of Violence (1949)
The manhunt no woman could stop!
1949 · NR · 1h 22m · Thriller, Drama
Genres: Thriller, Drama
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.
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Writers: Collier Young, Robert L. Richards
Music by: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Editor: Conrad A. Nervig
Box office: $1M · Budget: $1M · Rated 6.9/10 by 109 viewers
Cast
Van Heflin as Frank R. EnleyRobert Ryan as Joe ParksonJanet Leigh as Edith EnleyMary Astor as PatPhyllis Thaxter as Ann SturgessBerry Kroeger as JohnnyTaylor Holmes as GaveryHarry Antrim as Fred FinneyConnie Gilchrist as Martha FinneyWill Wright as PopJohn Albright as Bellboy (uncredited)Rudolph Anders as German (voice) (uncredited)More like this
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