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Feature film — 1949

Act of Violence (1949)

6.91h 22mThriller — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 111 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Fred Zinnemann

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Cast & crew

Van Heflin as Frank R. Enley

Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan as Joe Parkson

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh as Edith Enley

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor as Pat

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter as Ann Sturgess

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann Sturgess

Berry Kroeger as Johnny

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes as Gavery

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim as Fred Finney

Harry Antrim

Fred Finney

Connie Gilchrist as Martha Finney

Connie Gilchrist

Martha Finney

Will Wright as Pop

Will Wright

Pop

J

John Albright

Bellboy (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders as German (voice) (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders

German (voice) (uncredited)

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