Violence (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Violence is a drama and crime film directed by Jack Bernhard, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Magazine writer Ann Mason infiltrates the United Defenders, a public service organization which is actually a front for racketeers. But a case of amnesia threatens to blow her cover.
Who’s in it. Violence stars Nancy Coleman as Ann Dwire, alias Ann Mason, Michael O'Shea as Steve Fuller, Sheldon Leonard as Fred Stalk and Peter Whitney as Joker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Violence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violence (1947)?
- In US, Violence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violence worth watching?
- Violence holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violence?
- Violence stars Nancy Coleman, Michael O'Shea, Sheldon Leonard, Peter Whitney and Emory Parnell.
- When was Violence released?
- Violence was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.