7.4
Act of Violence
DramaFilm-NoirThrillerApproved
"The manhunt no woman could stop!"
Duration
1h 22mRelease
22 Jan 1949Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
An embittered, vengeful POW stalks his former commanding officer who betrayed his men's planned escape attempt from a Nazi prison camp.
Cast
Van HeflinRobert RyanJanet Leigh
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Details
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Writers
Robert L. RichardsCollier Young
Revenue
$1,129,000Budget
$1,290,000Awards
1 nominationTrailer
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