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Tension (1949)
Directed by John Berry
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 95 minutes
Actors
Richard Basehart | Audrey Totter | Cyd Charisse | Barry Sullivan | Lloyd Gough | Tom D'Andrea | William Conrad | Tito Renaldo | Virginia Brissac | Theresa Harris | Ray Bennett | Peter Brocco | John Indrisano | Philip Van Zandt
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2022 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7.5 stars |
| 09/01/2014 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Second film on Day 4 of Noir City Chicago 6 film festival. Hits all the right beats for a compelling film noir. Great femme fatale in Audrey Totter with the kind of character you love to hate. Richard Basehart plays the perfect milquetoast subservient husband lost in his ways to keep his horrible wife. Really love how entangled this becomes and how hilariously devoted Cyd Charisse’s character is to a man she barely knows. Terrific all around with some fun moments with the two detectives investigating the case.
Great day at Noir City with two superb films.
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