Act of Violence (1949)

6.9/10 82 min Thriller Drama

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.

Cast

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim

Fred

Connie Gilchrist

Martha

Will Wright

Pop

Rudolph Anders

German (voice) (uncredited)

William Bailey

Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)

Barbara Billingsley

Woman (voice) (uncredited)

Sayre Dearing

Conventioneer (uncredited)

Rex Downing

Teenage Boy (uncredited)

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