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Act of Violence(1949)

The manhunt no woman could stop!

6.9(107)1h 22m1949-01-22

ThrillerDrama

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.

Director:: Fred Zinnemann
Writers:: Collier Young, Robert L. Richards
Producers:: William H. Wright
Cinematographer:: Robert Surtees
Composer:: Bronislau Kaper
Production:: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
Budget:: $1,290,000
Revenue:: $1,129,000
Status:: Released

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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

John Albright

Bellboy (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders

Rudolph Anders

German (voice) (uncredited)