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Tension

NR19491h 35mJohn Berry
IMDb 7.3
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"In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!"

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.

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InfidelityPharmacistDrugstoreEyeglassesFemme FataleFilm NoirMurderInterrogationValetMissing Person

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What is Tension (1949) about?

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…

Who stars in Tension?

Tension stars Richard Basehart (Warren Quimby), Audrey Totter (Claire Quimby), Cyd Charisse (Mary Chanler), Barry Sullivan (Lt. Collier Bonnabel), Lloyd Gough (Barney Deager). The film was directed by John Berry.

How long is Tension?

Tension has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is Tension worth watching?

Tension holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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