Movie: Act of Violence

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Van Heflin
Van Heflin

Frank R. Enley

Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan

Joe Parkson

Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh

Edith Enley

Mary Astor
Mary Astor

Pat

Phyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxter

Ann

Berry Kroeger
Berry Kroeger

Johnny

Taylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes

Gavery

Harry Antrim
Harry Antrim

Fred

Connie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist

Martha

Will Wright
Will Wright

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