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Act of Violence

Act of Violence

The manhunt no woman could stop!

19496.91h 22m

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.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann
Written by Robert L. Richards, Collier Young
Produced by William H. Wright
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3MRevenue: $1.1M

Top Cast

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

Fred

Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

Martha

Will Wright

Will Wright

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Themes & Keywords

prostitutewar veteranprisoner of warhousewifestalkerrevengefilm noiron the runinformantpost warhidden truthfearful wifeman with limp

About Act of Violence

Act of Violence is a thriller film released in 1949 exploring themes of prostitute, war veteran, prisoner of war, housewife, stalker, revenge. Directed by Fred Zinnemann, it stars Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh. 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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