Act of Violence (1949)
Act of Violence is a 1949 thriller movie directed by Fred Zinnemann, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Van Heflin, Robert Ryan and Janet Leigh.
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.
Where to watch Act of Violence
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Cast
- Van Heflin as Frank R. Enley
- Robert Ryan as Joe Parkson
- Janet Leigh as Edith Enley
- Mary Astor as Pat
- Phyllis Thaxter as Ann
- Berry Kroeger as Johnny
- Taylor Holmes as Gavery
- Harry Antrim as Fred
- Connie Gilchrist as Martha
- Will Wright as Pop
- John Albright as Bellboy (uncredited)
- Rudolph Anders as German (voice) (uncredited)