Tension (1949)
1h 35m
Running Time
November 25, 1949Release Date
Tension (1949)
1h 35m
Running Time
November 25, 1949Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Basehart
Warren Quimby
Audrey Totter
Claire Quimby
Cyd Charisse
Mary Chanler
Barry Sullivan
Lt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd Gough
Barney Deager
Tom D'Andrea
Freddie, Coast to Coast Counter Man
William Conrad
Lt. Edgar Gonsales
Tito Renaldo
Narco, Deager's Valet
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Balew (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt
Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)
John D. Klorer
Story
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Media.
Details.
Release DateNovember 25, 1949
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
murder
noir
homicide detective
drugstore
Wiki.
Tension is a 1949 American crime film noir directed by John Berry, and written by Allen Rivkin, based on a story written by John D. Klorer. It stars Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse and Barry Sullivan.
The careers of the director and supporting actor Lloyd Gough later suffered from blacklisting. An early score from composer Andre Previn, with some of his themes and cues being reused in later MGM productions, such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958 film), Designing Woman and again in North by Northwest.
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