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Act of Violence

NR19491h 22mFred Zinnemann

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"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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ProstituteWar VeteranPrisoner Of WarHousewifeStalkerRevengeFilm NoirOn The RunInformantPost War

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Frequently asked questions

What is Act of Violence (1949) about?

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.

Who stars in Act of Violence?

Act of Violence stars Van Heflin (Frank R. Enley), Robert Ryan (Joe Parkson), Janet Leigh (Edith Enley), Mary Astor (Pat), Phyllis Thaxter (Ann Sturgess). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is Act of Violence?

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

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