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Act of Violence

Not Rated
Thriller
6.9/10(86 ratings)

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.

01-22-1949
1h 22m
Act of Violence
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Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Fred Zinnemann
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Revenue:
$1,129,000
Budget:
$1,290,000

Key Crew

Story:
Collier Young
Producer:
William H. Wright
Director:
Fred Zinnemann
Original Music Composer:
Bronislau Kaper
Set Decoration:
Edwin B. Willis

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en