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Act of Violence (1949)

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

Film Noir | Thriller

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.

Rated NR | Length 82 minutes

Actors

Van Heflin | Robert Ryan | Janet Leigh | Mary Astor | Phyllis Thaxter | Berry Kroeger | Taylor Holmes | Harry Antrim | Connie Gilchrist | Will Wright | John Albright | Rudolph Anders | William Bailey | Margaret Bert | Barbara Billingsley | Douglas Carter | Bill Cartledge | Fred Datig Jr. | Sayre Dearing

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
11/11/2018TVDVDLibrary7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

This is a real good one with an unusual story. Robert Ryan is the creepy dude w/the limp that’s scaring everyone until the real reason is revealed and it turns into a cat & mouse chase. Would be a good one to see on the big screen.

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