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Act of Violence

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, January 22 1949
76 years ago
Genres: Thriller
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Cast

Portrait of Van HeflinVan Heflin. Van Heflin was 38 in Act of Violence as 'Frank R. Enley'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1910 –
Died: Fri, Jul 23 1971
Portrait of Robert RyanRobert Ryan. Robert Ryan was 39 in Act of Violence as 'Joe Parkson'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 11 1909 –
Died: Wed, Jul 11 1973
Portrait of Janet LeighJanet Leigh. Janet Leigh was 21 in Act of Violence as 'Edith Enley'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 06 1927 –
Died: Sun, Oct 03 2004
Portrait of Mary AstorMary Astor. Mary Astor was 42 in Act of Violence as 'Pat'.
Birthday: Thu, May 03 1906 –
Died: Fri, Sep 25 1987
Portrait of Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter. Phyllis Thaxter was 29 in Act of Violence as 'Ann'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 20 1919 –
Died: Tue, Aug 14 2012
Portrait of Berry KroegerBerry Kroeger. Berry Kroeger was 36 in Act of Violence as 'Johnny'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 16 1912 –
Died: Fri, Jan 04 1991
Portrait of Taylor HolmesTaylor Holmes. Taylor Holmes was 70 in Act of Violence as 'Gavery'.
Birthday: Wed, May 15 1878 –
Died: Wed, Sep 30 1959
Portrait of Harry AntrimHarry Antrim. Harry Antrim was 64 in Act of Violence as 'Fred'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 27 1884 –
Died: Wed, Jan 18 1967
Portrait of Connie GilchristConnie Gilchrist. Connie Gilchrist was 53 in Act of Violence as 'Martha'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 16 1895 –
Died: Sun, Mar 03 1985
Portrait of Will WrightWill Wright. Will Wright was 54 in Act of Violence as 'Pop'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Died: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of John AlbrightJohn Albright. John Albright was 35 in Act of Violence as 'Bellboy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 04 1913 –
Died: Wed, Oct 24 2001
Portrait of Rudolph AndersRudolph Anders. Rudolph Anders was 53 in Act of Violence as 'German (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 16 1895 –
Died: Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of William BaileyWilliam Bailey. William Bailey was 62 in Act of Violence as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 25 1886 –
Died: Thu, Nov 08 1962
Portrait of Margaret BertMargaret Bert. Margaret Bert was 52 in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 04 1896 –
Died: Sat, May 01 1971
Portrait of Barbara BillingsleyBarbara Billingsley. Barbara Billingsley was 33 in Act of Violence as 'Woman (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 22 1915 –
Died: Sat, Oct 16 2010
Portrait of Douglas CarterDouglas Carter. Douglas Carter was >> in Act of Violence as 'Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill CartledgeBill Cartledge. Bill Cartledge was 34 in Act of Violence as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 04 1914 –
Died: Fri, Jul 11 1975
Portrait of Fred Datig Jr.Fred Datig Jr.. Fred Datig Jr. was >> in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sayre DearingSayre Dearing. Sayre Dearing was 49 in Act of Violence as 'Conventioneer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 19 1899 –
Died: Thu, Jul 05 1979
Portrait of Rex DowningRex Downing. Rex Downing was 23 in Act of Violence as 'Teenage Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 21 1925
Portrait of Jim DrumJim Drum. Jim Drum was >> in Act of Violence as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil DunhamPhil Dunham. Phil Dunham was 63 in Act of Violence as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 21 1885 –
Died: Tue, Sep 05 1972
Portrait of Dick ElliottDick Elliott. Dick Elliott was 62 in Act of Violence as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 29 1886 –
Died: Fri, Dec 22 1961
Portrait of Mary Jo EllisMary Jo Ellis. Mary Jo Ellis was >> in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Everett GlassEverett Glass. Everett Glass was 57 in Act of Violence as 'Hotel Night Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 21 1891 –
Died: Tue, Mar 22 1966
Portrait of A. Cameron GrantA. Cameron Grant. A. Cameron Grant was 47 in Act of Violence as 'Man at Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 27 1901 –
Died: Tue, Jan 18 1972
Portrait of Don HaggertyDon Haggerty. Don Haggerty was 34 in Act of Violence as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 03 1914 –
Died: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Portrait of Mahlon HamiltonMahlon Hamilton. Mahlon Hamilton was 68 in Act of Violence as 'Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 15 1880 –
Died: Mon, Jun 20 1960
Portrait of Tom HanlonTom Hanlon. Tom Hanlon was 41 in Act of Violence as 'Radio Commentator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1907 –
Died: Tue, Sep 29 1970
Portrait of Larry HoltLarry Holt. Larry Holt was >> in Act of Violence as 'Georgie Enley (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wesley HopperWesley Hopper. Wesley Hopper was >> in Act of Violence as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy KellyJimmy Kelly. Jimmy Kelly was >> in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne KimbellAnne Kimbell. Anne Kimbell was >> in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul KrugerPaul Kruger. Paul Kruger was 53 in Act of Violence as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 24 1895 –
Died: Sun, Nov 06 1960
Portrait of Rocco LanzoRocco Lanzo. Rocco Lanzo was >> in Act of Violence as 'Teenage Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nolan LearyNolan Leary. Nolan Leary was 59 in Act of Violence as 'Voice (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 25 1889 –
Died: Sat, Dec 12 1987
Portrait of Wilbur MackWilbur Mack. Wilbur Mack was 75 in Act of Violence as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 29 1873 –
Died: Sat, Mar 14 1964
Portrait of Mickey MartinMickey Martin. Mickey Martin was >> in Act of Violence as 'Teenage Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter MerrillWalter Merrill. Walter Merrill was 42 in Act of Violence as 'Man at Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 22 1906 –
Died: Thu, Jan 10 1985
Portrait of Howard M. MitchellHoward M. Mitchell. Howard M. Mitchell was 65 in Act of Violence as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 11 1883 –
Died: Thu, Oct 09 1958
Portrait of Ralph MontgomeryRalph Montgomery. Ralph Montgomery was 37 in Act of Violence as 'Man at Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 04 1911 –
Died: Sat, May 10 1980
Portrait of Roger MooreRoger Moore. Roger Moore was 48 in Act of Violence as 'Wino Pedestrian (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 21 1900 –
Died: Wed, Mar 24 1999
Portrait of David NewellDavid Newell. David Newell was 43 in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 23 1905 –
Died: Fri, Jan 25 1980
Portrait of George OveyGeorge Ovey. George Ovey was 78 in Act of Violence as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1870 –
Died: Sun, Sep 23 1951
Portrait of Garry OwenGarry Owen. Garry Owen was 46 in Act of Violence as 'Auto Rental Co. Attendant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 18 1902 –
Died: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Portrait of Ralph PetersRalph Peters. Ralph Peters was 46 in Act of Violence as 'Tim - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Died: Sun, Apr 12 1959
Portrait of William PhillipsWilliam Phillips. William Phillips was 40 in Act of Violence as 'War Vet Speaker at Dedication (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Died: Thu, Jun 27 1957
Portrait of Florita RomeroFlorita Romero. Florita Romero was >> in Act of Violence as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred SantleyFred Santley. Fred Santley was 61 in Act of Violence as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 20 1887 –
Died: Thu, May 14 1953
Portrait of Frank J. ScannellFrank J. Scannell. Frank J. Scannell was 45 in Act of Violence as 'Bell Captain (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 07 1903 –
Died: Wed, Nov 29 1989
Portrait of Hans SchummHans Schumm. Hans Schumm was 52 in Act of Violence as 'German (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 02 1896 –
Died: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Irene SeidnerIrene Seidner. Irene Seidner was 68 in Act of Violence as 'Old Woman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 10 1880 –
Died: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Portrait of Dick SimmonsDick Simmons. Dick Simmons was 35 in Act of Violence as 'Veteran (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 19 1913 –
Died: Sat, Jan 11 2003
Portrait of Robert SkeltonRobert Skelton. Robert Skelton was >> in Act of Violence as 'Cabbie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert R. StephensonRobert R. Stephenson. Robert R. Stephenson was 47 in Act of Violence as 'Bartender in Dive (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 07 1901 –
Died: Tue, Sep 08 1970
Portrait of Brick SullivanBrick Sullivan. Brick Sullivan was 49 in Act of Violence as 'Conventioneer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 28 1899 –
Died: Fri, Sep 04 1959
Portrait of Phil TeadPhil Tead. Phil Tead was 55 in Act of Violence as 'Hotel Day Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 29 1893 –
Died: Sun, Jun 09 1974
Portrait of Harry TenbrookHarry Tenbrook. Harry Tenbrook was 61 in Act of Violence as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 08 1887 –
Died: Wed, Sep 14 1960
Portrait of Candy ToxtonCandy Toxton. Candy Toxton was 23 in Act of Violence as 'Veteran's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 12 1925 –
Died: Wed, Dec 28 2005
Portrait of Roland VarnoRoland Varno. Roland Varno was 40 in Act of Violence as 'German (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 15 1908 –
Died: Fri, May 24 1996

Crew

Portrait of Fred ZinnemannFred Zinnemann. Fred Zinnemann was 41 in Act of Violence as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 29 1907 –
Died: Fri, Mar 14 1997
Portrait of Robert SurteesRobert Surtees. Robert Surtees was 42 in Act of Violence as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 09 1906 –
Died: Sat, Jan 05 1985
Portrait of Andrew MartonAndrew Marton. Andrew Marton was 44 in Act of Violence as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 26 1904 –
Died: Tue, Jan 07 1997
Portrait of Douglas ShearerDouglas Shearer. Douglas Shearer was 49 in Act of Violence as 'Sound Director'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 17 1899 –
Died: Wed, Jan 06 1971
Portrait of Robert L. RichardsRobert L. Richards. Robert L. Richards was >> in Act of Violence as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William H. WrightWilliam H. Wright. William H. Wright was 46 in Act of Violence as 'Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 25 1902 –
Died: Wed, Jul 23 1980
Portrait of Conrad A. NervigConrad A. Nervig. Conrad A. Nervig was 59 in Act of Violence as 'Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 24 1889 –
Died: Wed, Nov 26 1980
Portrait of Bronislau KaperBronislau Kaper. Bronislau Kaper was 46 in Act of Violence as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1902 –
Died: Tue, Apr 26 1983
Portrait of André PrevinAndré Previn. André Previn was 19 in Act of Violence as 'Conductor'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 06 1929 –
Died: Thu, Feb 28 2019
Portrait of Collier YoungCollier Young. Collier Young was 40 in Act of Violence as 'Story'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 19 1908 –
Died: Thu, Dec 25 1980
Portrait of Henry GraceHenry Grace. Henry Grace was 41 in Act of Violence as 'Assistant Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 20 1907 –
Died: Fri, Sep 16 1983
Portrait of Harry Stradling Jr.Harry Stradling Jr.. Harry Stradling Jr. was 24 in Act of Violence as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 07 1925 –
Died: Tue, Oct 17 2017
Portrait of Robert FranklynRobert Franklyn. Robert Franklyn was 30 in Act of Violence as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 30 1918 –
Died: Wed, Nov 05 1980
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis. Edwin B. Willis was 55 in Act of Violence as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Died: Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Jack DawnJack Dawn. Jack Dawn was 56 in Act of Violence as 'Makeup Designer'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1892 –
Died: Tue, Jun 20 1961
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons. Cedric Gibbons was 55 in Act of Violence as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Sydney GuilaroffSydney Guilaroff. Sydney Guilaroff was 41 in Act of Violence as 'Hair Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 02 1907 –
Died: Sun, May 25 1997
Portrait of Hans PetersHans Peters. Hans Peters was 54 in Act of Violence as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 23 1894 –
Died: Wed, Sep 29 1976
Portrait of Helen RoseHelen Rose. Helen Rose was 44 in Act of Violence as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 02 1904 –
Died: Sat, Nov 09 1985