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The manhunt no woman could stop! - Act of Violence
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Title: Act of Violence

Release Date: 22 Jan 1949

Runtime: 1h 22m

Genre: Thriller

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.897 (87 votes)

Cast

  • Frank R. Enley: Van Heflin
  • Joe Parkson: Robert Ryan
  • Edith Enley: Janet Leigh
  • Pat: Mary Astor
  • Ann: Phyllis Thaxter
  • Johnny: Berry Kroeger
  • Gavery: Taylor Holmes
  • Fred: Harry Antrim
  • Martha: Connie Gilchrist
  • Pop: Will Wright
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