Movie

Act of Violence

The manhunt no woman could stop!

1949★ 6.9 · 1081h 22mThrillerDrama

Overview

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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Cast

Janet Leigh
as Edith Enley

Roger Moore
as Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)

Robert Ryan
as Joe Parkson

Van Heflin
as Frank R. Enley

Barbara Billingsley
as Woman (voice) (uncredited)

Mary Astor
as Pat

Will Wright
as Pop

Phyllis Thaxter
as Ann

Don Haggerty
as Policeman (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack
as Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)

David Newell
as Bystander (uncredited)

Connie Gilchrist
as Martha