Act of Violence (1949)
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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Top billed cast
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Van HeflinFrank R. Enley
Robert RyanJoe Parkson
Janet LeighEdith Enley
Mary AstorPat
Phyllis ThaxterAnn
Berry KroegerJohnny
Taylor HolmesGavery
Harry AntrimFred
Connie GilchristMartha
Will WrightPopJohn AlbrightBellboy (uncredited)
Dick ElliottConventioneer Wearing Lampshade (uncredited)Keywords
War veteranRevengeStalkerOn the runPrisoner of warHousewifePost warInformantHidden truthNoirInformerBeing stalkedMan with limpFearful wifeMiddle-aged prostituteFilm noir
Movie DNA
Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityWar Veteran · Revenge · StalkerVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar Veteran · Prisoner Of War · Post War
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What is Act of Violence about?
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.
How long is Act of Violence?
Act of Violence has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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