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Act of Violence (1949)

The manhunt no woman could stop!

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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

  • Van Heflin Van Heflin Frank R. Enley
  • Robert Ryan Robert Ryan Joe Parkson
  • Janet Leigh Janet Leigh Edith Enley
  • Mary Astor Mary Astor Pat
  • Phyllis Thaxter Phyllis Thaxter Ann Sturgess
  • Berry Kroeger Berry Kroeger Johnny
  • Taylor Holmes Taylor Holmes Gavery
  • Harry Antrim Harry Antrim Fred Finney
  • Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist Martha Finney
  • Will Wright Will Wright Pop
  • John Albright Bellboy (uncredited)
  • Rudolph Anders Rudolph Anders German (voice) (uncredited)
  • William Bailey William Bailey Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)
  • Margaret Bert Bystander (uncredited)
  • Barbara Billingsley Barbara Billingsley Woman (voice) (uncredited)
  • Douglas Carter Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)
  • Bill Cartledge Newsboy (uncredited)
  • Fred Datig Jr. Bystander (uncredited)

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