Act of Violence (1949): movie guide

What is Act of Violence about?

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.

Cast highlights

Act of Violence features Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, Phyllis Thaxter, Berry Kroeger. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1949-01-22. Runtime: 82 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (111 votes). Genres: Thriller, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Act of Violence?

Act of Violence is listed as Thriller, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Act of Violence?

Act of Violence runs about 82 minutes.

Who stars in Act of Violence?

Cast highlights include Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, Phyllis Thaxter, Berry Kroeger.

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