Act of Violence

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1949 · 82 min · NR · Thriller · Drama · TMDB 6.9/10

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.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

Cast

• Van Heflin — Frank R. Enley
• Robert Ryan — Joe Parkson
• Janet Leigh — Edith Enley
• Mary Astor — Pat
• Phyllis Thaxter — Ann Sturgess