Movie
Act of Violence
1949NR1h 22m6.9 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Act of Violence
Cast
Van HeflinFrank R. Enley
Robert RyanJoe Parkson
Janet LeighEdith Enley
Mary AstorPat
Phyllis ThaxterAnn
Berry KroegerJohnny
Taylor HolmesGavery
Harry AntrimFredCredits
- Directed by
- Fred Zinnemann
- Written by
- Robert L. Richards, Collier Young
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $1.1M
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States
Themes
fearful wifefilm noirhidden truthhousewifeinformantman with limpon the runpost war
