Movie

Tension

In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!

1949★ 6.8 · 571h 35mThrillerCrime

Overview

Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

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Cast

Cyd Charisse
as Mary Chanler

Richard Basehart
as Warren Quimby

Barry Sullivan
as Lt. Collier Bonnabel

William Conrad
as Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Audrey Totter
as Claire Quimby

Arthur Tovey
as Reporter (uncredited)

Tommy Walker
as Man at Counter Trying to Pick-Up Claire (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson
as Drugstore Patron (uncredited)

Peter Brocco
as Balew (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

John Gallaudet
as Artie (uncredited)

Lloyd Gough
as Barney Deager