Act of Violence

6.8

1979

1h 40m

TV MovieDramaCrime

A liberal-minded, divorced newswriter is the victim of a brutal mugging. Robbed of her confidence, she finds her life cloaked in fear and paranoia, causing her to reevaluate her lifelong beliefs.

Key Crew

Director

Paul Wendkos

Producers

Emmet G. Lavery Jr.

Writers

Robert L. Collins

Cast (22)

Elizabeth Montgomery

Catherine McSweeney

James Sloyan

Tony Bonelli

Sean Frye

Jamie

Similar Movies

Saw

2004

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predica...

7.4

A Clockwork Orange

1971

In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. Wh...

8.2

Hotel Rwanda

2004

Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a g...

7.7

Saw III

2006

Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that h...

6.4

Rebel Without a Cause

1955

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid i...

7.5

The Outsiders

1983

In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. Whe...

7.2

Rumble Fish

1983

Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for th...

7.0

The Wanderers

1979

The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman te...

7.0

Natural Born Killers

1994

Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.

7.0

Zatoichi

2003

Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives...

7.2

In China They Eat Dogs

1999

Arvid is an ordinary bank clerk who lives a rather unassuming life with his dear girlfriend. But his life is turned comp...

7.3

Oliver Twist

2005

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's h...

6.7

Irreversible

2002

A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because...

7.2

Dirty Harry

1971

When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisone...

7.5

The Experiment

2001

20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be...

7.4

City of God

2002

In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a buddin...

8.4

Full Metal Jacket

1987

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their bru...

8.1

Duke of Earl

1979

Violence erupts when two vicious street gangs go to war in the inner city. Duke, the gang leader of Tokers Town, is feel...

5.0

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to p...

8.0

A History of Violence

2005

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

7.2

Sins of the Mother

1991

A charismatic Real Estate agent, Kevin Coe, is publicly proud of his mother, a prominent socialite, but privately he mus...

6.7

Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream

2017

Brent Weinbach is weird. In this show, Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the wo...

5.9

Maine Pyar Kiya

1989

After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. Howe...

6.0

Divers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"

1898

Divers go to work on a wrecked ship (the battleship Maine that was blown up in Havana harbour during the Spanish-America...

5.7

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006

From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.

6.3

Disney Presents: Main Street Electrical Parade - Farewell Season

1996

Catch the spark after dark at Disneyland Park. And say farewell to one of the Magic Kingdom's most celebrated traditions...

5.4

East of Main Street: Milestones

2013

The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple had an opportunity to take part in an episode of East of Main Street, an HBO docume...

5.7

House of Ga'a

2024

At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to b...

5.6

Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2

2024

A vengeful mother-in-law locks horns with her daughter-in-law in a twisted tale laced with dark comedy, political intrig...

6.2

Main Man

2018

For Kevin, a shy teenager, being bullied is part of everyday life. But one day an older guy, Benny, comes to his aid. Im...

6.3

East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

2010

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, HBO presents a collection of perspectives from a diverse group of Asian American...

6.0

Bird Thongchai Concert #1/1988 Kaolao ThongChai (Mai-Ngok)

1988

Relive the magic of Thongchai "Bird" McIntyre's captivating performance at Bangkok Youth Center in 1988

6.2

Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

2005

Once known for his intellectual prowess, a retired professor (Anupam Kher) begins experiencing memory gaps and periods o...

5.7

Qwerty

2017

A grieving young inventor finds solace in repairing an antique typewriter.

5.9

Main Tera Hero

2014

Seenu loves Sunaina but they're chased by a stalking cop, an infatuated beauty and her mafia don dad - can Seenu's heroi...

5.7

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

1970

This five part epic war drama gives a dramatized detailed account of Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany during worl...

6.0

Lowlifes

2024

The survival instincts of a road-tripping family are put to the test when they have no other choice but to stay the nigh...

6.4

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

2005

Dr Samir is an absolute charmer when it comes to women, but he poses as a married man to keep them at bay. Love becomes...

5.4

State and Main

2000

A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for showbiz glitz.

6.3

The Shop on Main Street

1965

In a small town in Nazi-occupied Slovakia during World War II, decent but timid carpenter Tono is named "Aryan comptroll...

7.1

Act of Violence

Key Crew

Director

Producers

Writers

Cast (22)

Similar Movies

Saw

A Clockwork Orange

Hotel Rwanda

Saw III

Rebel Without a Cause

The Outsiders

Rumble Fish

The Wanderers

Natural Born Killers

Zatoichi

In China They Eat Dogs

Oliver Twist

Irreversible

Dirty Harry

The Experiment

City of God

Full Metal Jacket

Duke of Earl

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

A History of Violence

You Might Also Like

Sins of the Mother

Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream

Maine Pyar Kiya

Divers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Disney Presents: Main Street Electrical Parade - Farewell Season

East of Main Street: Milestones

House of Ga'a

Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2

Main Man

East of Main Street: Asians Aloud

Bird Thongchai Concert #1/1988 Kaolao ThongChai (Mai-Ngok)

Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

Qwerty

Main Tera Hero

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

Lowlifes

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

State and Main

The Shop on Main Street

Act of Violence

Key Crew

Director

Producers

Writers

Cast (22)

Similar Movies

Saw

A Clockwork Orange

Hotel Rwanda

Saw III

Rebel Without a Cause

The Outsiders

Rumble Fish

The Wanderers

Natural Born Killers

Zatoichi

In China They Eat Dogs

Oliver Twist

Irreversible

Dirty Harry

The Experiment

City of God

Full Metal Jacket

Duke of Earl

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

A History of Violence

You Might Also Like

Sins of the Mother

Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream

Maine Pyar Kiya

Divers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"