CinemaOSMovie · 1949 · 1h 35m · NR
Tension

In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!

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Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

Directed byJohn Berry

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
November 25, 1949
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Tension 1949

Tension 1949

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough

Lloyd Gough

Barney Deager

Tom D'Andrea

Tom D'Andrea

Freddie

William Conrad

William Conrad

Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Tito Renaldo

Narco

Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Creative team
Directed by
John Berry
John Berry
Written by
Allen Rivkin
John D. Klorer
Produced by
Robert Sisk

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