Act of Violence

6.9 / 10

(81 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Thriller

Duration:

82 minutes

Year:

1949

Director:

Fred Zinnemann

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget:

$1,290,000

Revenue:

$1,129,000

Cast:
Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Crew:
Collier Young

Story

William H. Wright

Producer

Fred Zinnemann

Director

Bronislau Kaper

Original Music Composer

Robert Surtees

Director of Photography