Act of Violence (1949)
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.
Act of ViolenceThriller, Drama
Cast
- Van Heflin — Frank R. Enley
- Robert Ryan — Joe Parkson
- Janet Leigh — Edith Enley
- Mary Astor — Pat
- Phyllis Thaxter — Ann Sturgess
- Berry Kroeger — Johnny
- Taylor Holmes — Gavery
- Harry Antrim — Fred Finney
- Connie Gilchrist — Martha Finney
- Will Wright — Pop
- John Albright — Bellboy (uncredited)
- Rudolph Anders — German (voice) (uncredited)
Where to watch Act of Violence
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