Tension

Name: Tension
Released: 1949-11-25
Rating: 6.8

6.8/10 (57)

·1949· 95 min

Director: John Berry

"In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!"

Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

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Cast

Richard Basehart

Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter

Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse

Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan

Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough

Barney Deager

Tom D'Andrea

Freddie

William Conrad

Lt. Edgar Gonsales

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Tito Renaldo

Narco

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

Balew (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Reporter (uncredited)

In brief

Tension (1949) is a thriller, crime film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 57 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 35min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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Tension runs 95 minutes (1h 35min).

What rating does Tension have?

Tension has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 57 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Tension from?

Tension was released in 1949.