Act of Violence (1948)

  • NR
  • 12/21/1948 (US)
  • Thriller
  • 1h 22m

The manhunt no woman could stop!

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.

Robert L. Richards

Screenplay

Collier Young

Story

Fred Zinnemann

Director

Cast

Van Heflin's headshot

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley
Robert Ryan's headshot

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson
Janet Leigh's headshot

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley
Mary Astor's headshot

Mary Astor

Pat
Phyllis Thaxter's headshot

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann
Berry Kroeger's headshot

Berry Kroeger

Johnny
Taylor Holmes's headshot

Taylor Holmes

Gavery
Harry Antrim's headshot

Harry Antrim

Fred

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