Act of Violence (1949)
1h 22m
Running Time
January 22, 1949Release Date
Act of Violence (1949)
1h 22m
Running Time
January 22, 1949Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently Act of Violence is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel
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Cast & Crew.

Van Heflin
Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan
Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh
Edith Enley

Mary Astor
Pat

Phyllis Thaxter
Ann

Berry Kroeger
Johnny

Taylor Holmes
Gavery

Harry Antrim
Fred

Connie Gilchrist
Martha

Will Wright
Pop

John Albright
Bellboy (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders
German (voice) (uncredited)

William Bailey
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)

Margaret Bert
Bystander (uncredited)

William H. Wright
Producer

Barbara Billingsley
Woman (voice) (uncredited)
Media.



Details.
Release DateJanuary 22, 1949
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 22m
Content RatingNR
Budget$1,290,000
Box Office$1,129,000
Filming LocationsSanta Monica, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
war veteran
prisoner of war
housewife
stalker
revenge
on the run
informer
post war
hidden truth
fearful wife
man with limp
noir
prostitute
Wiki.
Act of Violence is a 1949 American film noir directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor and Phyllis Thaxter. It was produced by Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Adapted for the screen by Robert L. Richards from a story by Collier Young, the film confronts the ethics of war and was one of the first to address the problems of World War II veterans.
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