Movie Description
Act of Violence
(1949)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fred Zinnemann
- Producer : William H. Wright
- Editor : Conrad A. Nervig
- Cast : Van Heflin,Robert Ryan,Janet Leigh,Mary Astor,Phyllis Thaxter,Berry Kroeger,Taylor Holmes,Harry Antrim,Connie Gilchrist,Will Wright,John Albright,Rudolph Anders,William Bailey,Margaret Bert,Barbara Billingsley,Douglas Carter,Bill Cartledge,Fred Datig Jr.,Sayre Dearing
Cast
Frank R. Enley
Joe Parkson
Edith Enley
Pat
Ann
Johnny
Gavery
Fred
Martha
Pop
Bellboy (uncredited)
German (voice) (uncredited)
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Bystander (uncredited)
Woman (voice) (uncredited)
Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
Bystander (uncredited)
Conventioneer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleAct of Violence
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-01-22
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Budget₹ 1290000
Revenue₹ 1129000
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Thriller