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Release Year1949
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama
Votes108
DirectorFred Zinnemann
WritersRobert L. Richards, Collier Young
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAct of Violence
About Act of Violence
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.
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, Act of Violence leans on a strong ensemble — Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1949.
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