Act of Violence poster

Act of Violence( 1949)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Van Heflin

      Frank R. Enley

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      Robert Ryan

      Joe Parkson

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      Janet Leigh

      Edith Enley

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      Mary Astor

      Pat

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      Phyllis Thaxter

      Ann

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      Berry Kroeger

      Johnny

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      Taylor Holmes

      Gavery

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      Harry Antrim

      Fred

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      Connie Gilchrist

      Martha

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      Will Wright

      Pop

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      John Albright

      Bellboy (uncredited)

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      Rudolph Anders

      German (voice) (uncredited)

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      William Bailey

      Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)

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      Margaret Bert

      Bystander (uncredited)

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      Barbara Billingsley

      Woman (voice) (uncredited)

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      Douglas Carter

      Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)

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      Bill Cartledge

      Newsboy (uncredited)

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      Fred Datig Jr.

      Bystander (uncredited)

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      Sayre Dearing

      Conventioneer (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Tue Jun 25 2019
    Post war scabs are picked off with noirish bleakness by Zinnerman and his terrific cast. Act of Violence is directed by Fred Zinnemann and adapted for the screen by Robert L. Richards from a story by Collier Young. It stars Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, and Janet Leigh, with support coming from Mary Astor, Phyllis Thaxter & Berry Kroeger. Robert Surtees photographs it from various California locations and Bronislau Kaper provides the music that is conducted by André Previn. An Embittered former POW (Ryan) is hell bent on revenge against his former commanding officer (Heflin) who betrayed his ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1290000.00

    Revenue

    1129000.00

    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