Act of Violence

Fred Zinnemann
1949-01-22

The manhunt no woman could stop!
6.9
82 min

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

Name Character Team
Van Heflin Frank R. Enley Unowned
Robert Ryan Joe Parkson Unowned
Janet Leigh Edith Enley Unowned
Mary Astor Pat Unowned
Phyllis Thaxter Ann Unowned
Berry Kroeger Johnny Unowned
Taylor Holmes Gavery Unowned
Harry Antrim Fred Unowned
Connie Gilchrist Martha Unowned
Will Wright Pop Unowned
John Albright Bellboy (uncredited) Unowned
Rudolph Anders German (voice) (uncredited) Unowned
William Bailey Convention Party Drunk (uncredited) Unowned
Margaret Bert Bystander (uncredited) Unowned
Barbara Billingsley Woman (voice) (uncredited) Unowned
Douglas Carter Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited) Unowned
Bill Cartledge Newsboy (uncredited) Unowned
Fred Datig Jr. Bystander (uncredited) Unowned
Sayre Dearing Conventioneer (uncredited) Unowned