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Act of Violence

The manhunt no woman could stop!

  • Movie
  • 1949
  • NR
  • 1h 22m

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

6.9

TMDB audience rating
6.9 out of 10 from 111 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • Van Heflin

    Van HeflinFrank R. Enley

  • Robert Ryan

    Robert RyanJoe Parkson

  • Janet Leigh

    Janet LeighEdith Enley

  • Mary Astor

    Mary AstorPat

  • Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis ThaxterAnn Sturgess

  • Berry Kroeger

    Berry KroegerJohnny

  • Taylor Holmes

    Taylor HolmesGavery

  • Harry Antrim

    Harry AntrimFred Finney

  • Connie Gilchrist

    Connie GilchristMartha Finney

  • Will Wright

    Will WrightPop

  • John AlbrightBellboy (uncredited)

  • Rudolph Anders

    Rudolph AndersGerman (voice) (uncredited)

  • William Bailey

    William BaileyConvention Party Drunk (uncredited)

  • Margaret BertBystander (uncredited)

  • Barbara Billingsley

    Barbara BillingsleyWoman (voice) (uncredited)

  • Douglas CarterHeavy Jowled Man (uncredited)

  • Bill CartledgeNewsboy (uncredited)

  • Fred Datig Jr.Bystander (uncredited)

Director
Fred Zinnemann
Writer
Robert L. Richards and Collier Young
Music
Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography
Robert Surtees