CinemaOSMovie · 1949 · 1h 22m · NR
Act of Violence

The manhunt no woman could stop!

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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.

Directed byFred Zinnemann

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
January 22, 1949
Budget
$1,290,000
Revenue
$1,129,000
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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 Sturgess

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

Fred Finney

Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

Martha Finney

Will Wright

Will Wright

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Creative team
Directed by
Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann
Written by
Robert L. Richards
Collier Young
Produced by
William H. Wright

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