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Film · Drama, Thriller

Act of Violence (1949)

★ 6.9 · 111 votes1 h 22 minDrama, Thriller1949

The manhunt no woman could stop!

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
Robert L. Richards, Collier Young
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
January 22, 1949

Act of Violence cast

  • Van HeflinFrank R. Enley
  • Robert RyanJoe Parkson
  • Janet LeighEdith Enley
  • Mary AstorPat
  • Phyllis ThaxterAnn Sturgess
  • Berry KroegerJohnny
  • Taylor HolmesGavery
  • Harry AntrimFred Finney
  • Connie GilchristMartha Finney
  • Will WrightPop
  • John AlbrightBellboy (uncredited)
  • Rudolph AndersGerman (voice) (uncredited)
  • William BaileyConvention Party Drunk (uncredited)
  • Margaret BertBystander (uncredited)
  • Barbara BillingsleyWoman (voice) (uncredited)
  • Douglas CarterHeavy Jowled Man (uncredited)
  • Bill CartledgeNewsboy (uncredited)
  • Fred Datig Jr.Bystander (uncredited)
  • Sayre DearingConventioneer (uncredited)
  • Rex DowningTeenage Boy (uncredited)
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