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Act of Violence(1949)
Status: Released
Date: 1949-01-22
69%
90 Votes
Time: 1h 22m
The manhunt no woman could stop!
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,290,000.00
Revenue: $1,129,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Act of Violence
Top 10 Billed 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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