Act of Violence (1949)

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.

Directing:
  • Fred Zinnemann

Writing:
  • Collier Young
  • Robert L. Richards

Stars:
Release Date: 1949-01-22
themoviedb icon 6.9/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 82
  • Budget: $1,290,000
  • Revenue: $1,129,000

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Phyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxt...
Ann
Van Heflin
Van Heflin
Frank R. Enley
Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan
Joe Parkson
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Edith Enley
Mary Astor
Mary Astor
Pat
Berry Kroeger
Berry Kroeger
Johnny
Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes
Gavery
Harry Antrim
Harry Antrim
Fred
Connie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchr...
Martha
Will Wright
Will Wright
Pop
Dick Elliott
Dick Elliott
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
Ralph Peters
Tim - Bartender (uncredited)
Candy Toxton
Candy Toxton
Veteran's Wife (uncredited)
Rudolph Anders
Rudolph Ander...
German (voice) (uncredited)
William Bailey
William Baile...
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsley
Barbara Billi...
Woman (voice) (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Sayre Dearing
Conventioneer (uncredited)
Rex Downing
Rex Downing
Teenage Boy (uncredited)
Phil Dunham
Phil Dunham
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Everett Glass
Everett Glass
Hotel Night Clerk (uncredited)
Don Haggerty
Don Haggerty
Policeman (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
Mahlon Hamilt...
Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)
Anne Kimbell
Anne Kimbell
Bystander (uncredited)
Paul Kruger
Paul Kruger
Policeman (uncredited)
Nolan Leary
Nolan Leary
Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
Wilbur Mack
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mit...
Bartender (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)
David Newell
David Newell
Bystander (uncredited)
George Ovey
George Ovey
Bystander (uncredited)
Garry Owen
Garry Owen
Auto Rental Co. Attendant (uncredited)
William Phillips
William Phill...
War Vet Speaker at Dedication (uncredited)
Fred Santley
Fred Santley
Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
Frank J. Scannell
Frank J. Scan...
Bell Captain (uncredited)
Irene Seidner
Irene Seidner
Old Woman (uncredited)
Dick Simmons
Dick Simmons
Veteran (uncredited)
Phil Tead
Phil Tead
Hotel Day Clerk (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook
Harry Tenbroo...
Man (uncredited)
Roland Varno
Roland Varno
German (voice) (uncredited)
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