Act of Violence

1949·82'

Fred Zinnemann

DramaThriller

EN - English

Letterboxd TMDB #32850

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.

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 Pop

John Albright Bellboy (uncredited) Rudolph Anders German (voice) (uncredited)