Act of Violence

“The manhunt no woman could stop!”

6.9

1949

1h 22m

Thriller

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.

Key Crew

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Producers

William H. Wright

Writers

Robert L. Richards

Cinematography

Robert Surtees

Music

Bronislau Kaper

Cast (60)

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

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Music

Cast (60)

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