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Act of Violence

Act of Violence

The manhunt no woman could stop!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Act of Violence
  • Genres: Thriller
  • Release Date: 1949-01-22
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 6.921/10 (95 votes)
  • Budget: $1,290,000
  • Revenue: $1,129,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6847
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

as Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

as Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

as Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Mary Astor

as Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Phyllis Thaxter

as Ann

Berry Kroeger

Berry Kroeger

as Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

as Gavery

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

as Fred

Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

as Martha

Will Wright

Will Wright

as Pop

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Trailers & Clips

Act of Violence (1948) Trailer

Josh Olson on ACT OF VIOLENCE

External Links

Keywords

prostitutewar veteranprisoner of warhousewifestalkerrevengefilm noiron the runinformantpost warhidden truthfearful wifeman with limp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Act of Violence?

Act of Violence is a Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1949-01-22.

Who are the main actors in Act of Violence?

The main cast includes Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, Phyllis Thaxter, .

Where can I watch Act of Violence online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Act of Violence is available.

Is Act of Violence based on a true story?

The manhunt no woman could stop!

What is the IMDb rating of Act of Violence?

Act of Violence has an IMDb rating of 6.921/10 based on 95 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Act of Violence?

The movie had a production budget of $1,290,000 and earned $1,129,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Act of Violence?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Act of Violence filmed?

Act of Violence was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Act of Violence?

The total runtime of Act of Violence is 82 minutes.

Is Act of Violence suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Act of Violence?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Act of Violence.

Does Act of Violence have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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