Act of Violence

• 6.9 Thriller
• 1949-01-22
• 82 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Fred Zinnemann

Writer:

Robert L. Richards