Act of Violence(1949)
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.
Movie: Act of Violence
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Frank R. Enley
Joe Parkson
Edith Enley
Pat
Ann
Johnny
Gavery
Fred
Martha
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