In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
Tension (1949) is a thriller and crime film directed by John Berry, released on November 25, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse and Barry Sullivan. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
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Richard Basehart
as Warren Quimby
Audrey Totter
as Claire Quimby
Cyd Charisse
as Mary Chanler
Barry Sullivan
as Lt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd Gough
as Barney Deager
Tom D'Andrea
as Freddie
William Conrad
as Lt. Edgar Gonsales
Tito Renaldo
as Narco
Ray Bennett
as Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
as Balew (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
as Reporter (uncredited)
Directed by John Berry, written by Allen Rivkin and John D. Klorer, produced by Robert Sisk.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 57 ratings.
The Clark Kent Conundrum. Tension is directed by John Berry and adapted to screenplay by Allen Rivkin from a story by John D. Klorer. It stars Richard Baseheart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Gough and William Conrad. Music is by Andre Previn and cinematography by Harry Stradling. Tight and compact noir pot boiler that finds Baseheart as a drugstore manager married to bitch babe Totter.…
Reviewed on December 19, 2013
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The main cast of Tension (1949) includes Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse, Barry Sullivan and Lloyd Gough. The film was directed by John Berry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Tension was released on November 25, 1949 and runs for 1h 35m.
Tension (1949) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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