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Act of Violence

Act of Violence

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.

ThrillerDrama

Release: 1949-01-22Runtime: 82 minRating: 6.9 (106)

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

Pop

Crew

Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann

Director

Robert L. Richards

Screenplay

Collier Young

Story

William H. Wright

Producer

Bronislau Kaper

Bronislau Kaper

Original Music Composer

Robert Surtees

Robert Surtees

Director of Photography

Conrad A. Nervig

Editor

Cedric Gibbons

Cedric Gibbons

Art Direction

Hans Peters

Art Direction

Edwin B. Willis

Edwin B. Willis

Set Decoration

Clips & Videos

Act of Violence (1948) Trailer

Act of Violence (1948) Trailer

Josh Olson on ACT OF VIOLENCE

Josh Olson on ACT OF VIOLENCE