Act of Violence

Name: Act of Violence
Released: 1949-01-22
Rating: 6.9

6.9/10 (108)

·1949· 82 min

Director: Fred Zinnemann

"The manhunt no woman could stop!"

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

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim

Fred

Connie Gilchrist

Martha

Will Wright

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John Albright

Bellboy (uncredited)

Rudolph Anders

German (voice) (uncredited)

In brief

Act of Violence (1949) is a thriller, drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 108 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 22min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

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Where can I watch Act of Violence online?

Act of Violence is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Act of Violence?

Act of Violence runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).

What rating does Act of Violence have?

Act of Violence has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 108 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Act of Violence from?

Act of Violence was released in 1949.