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Act of Violence (1949)

Movie"The manhunt no woman could stop!"
Audience Score
69
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NR 1 hr 22 minJan 22nd, 1949Thriller
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.
StarringVan HeflinRobert RyanJanet Leigh
DirectorFred Zinnemann

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 22nd, 1949
Movie Budget:$1,290,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,129,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Movie Tags:
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