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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
75 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Van HeflinVan Heflin
Van Heflin was
38 in Act of Violence
as 'Frank R. Enley'.
Tue, Dec 13 1910 –
Fri, Jul 23 1971
Portrait of Robert RyanRobert Ryan
Robert Ryan was
39 in Act of Violence
as 'Joe Parkson'.
Thu, Nov 11 1909 –
Wed, Jul 11 1973
Portrait of Janet LeighJanet Leigh
Janet Leigh was
21 in Act of Violence
as 'Edith Enley'.
Wed, Jul 06 1927 –
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Portrait of Mary AstorMary Astor
Mary Astor was
42 in Act of Violence
as 'Pat'.
Thu, May 03 1906 –
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Portrait of Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxter was
29 in Act of Violence
as 'Ann'.
Thu, Nov 20 1919 –
Tue, Aug 14 2012
Portrait of Berry KroegerBerry Kroeger
Berry Kroeger was
36 in Act of Violence
as 'Johnny'.
Wed, Oct 16 1912 –
Fri, Jan 04 1991
Portrait of Taylor HolmesTaylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes was
70 in Act of Violence
as 'Gavery'.
Wed, May 15 1878 –
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Portrait of Harry AntrimHarry Antrim
Harry Antrim was
64 in Act of Violence
as 'Fred'.
Wed, Aug 27 1884 –
Wed, Jan 18 1967
Portrait of Connie GilchristConnie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist was
53 in Act of Violence
as 'Martha'.
Tue, Jul 16 1895 –
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Portrait of Will WrightWill Wright
Will Wright was
54 in Act of Violence
as 'Pop'.
Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of John AlbrightJohn Albright
John Albright was
35 in Act of Violence
as 'Bellboy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 04 1913 –
Wed, Oct 24 2001
Portrait of Rudolph AndersRudolph Anders
Rudolph Anders was
53 in Act of Violence
as 'German (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 16 1895 –
Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of William BaileyWilliam Bailey
William Bailey was
62 in Act of Violence
as 'Convention Party Drunk (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 25 1886 –
Thu, Nov 08 1962
Portrait of Margaret BertMargaret Bert
Margaret Bert was
52 in Act of Violence
as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 04 1896 –
Sat, May 01 1971
Portrait of Barbara BillingsleyBarbara Billingsley
Barbara Billingsley was
33 in Act of Violence
as 'Woman (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 22 1915 –
Sat, Oct 16 2010
Portrait of Douglas CarterDouglas Carter
Douglas Carter was
>> in Act of Violence
as 'Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill CartledgeBill Cartledge
Bill Cartledge was
34 in Act of Violence
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Sun, Oct 04 1914 –
Fri, Jul 11 1975
Portrait of Fred Datig Jr.Fred Datig Jr.
Fred Datig Jr. was
>> in Act of Violence
as 'Bystander (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sayre DearingSayre Dearing
Sayre Dearing was
49 in Act of Violence
as 'Conventioneer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 19 1899 –
Thu, Jul 05 1979

Crew

Portrait of Fred ZinnemannFred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann was
41 in Act of Violence
as 'Director'
Mon, Apr 29 1907 –
Fri, Mar 14 1997
Portrait of Robert SurteesRobert Surtees
Robert Surtees was
42 in Act of Violence
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Aug 09 1906 –
Sat, Jan 05 1985
Portrait of Robert L. RichardsRobert L. Richards
Robert L. Richards was
>> in Act of Violence
as 'Screenplay'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William H. WrightWilliam H. Wright
William H. Wright was
46 in Act of Violence
as 'Producer'
Fri, Apr 25 1902 –
Wed, Jul 23 1980
Portrait of Conrad A. NervigConrad A. Nervig
Conrad A. Nervig was
59 in Act of Violence
as 'Editor'
Mon, Jun 24 1889 –
Wed, Nov 26 1980
Portrait of Bronislau KaperBronislau Kaper
Bronislau Kaper was
46 in Act of Violence
as 'Original Music Composer'
Wed, Feb 05 1902 –
Tue, Apr 26 1983
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons
Cedric Gibbons was
55 in Act of Violence
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Collier YoungCollier Young
Collier Young was
40 in Act of Violence
as 'Story'
Wed, Aug 19 1908 –
Thu, Dec 25 1980
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis
Edwin B. Willis was
55 in Act of Violence
as 'Set Decoration'
Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Hans PetersHans Peters
Hans Peters was
54 in Act of Violence
as 'Art Direction'
Mon, Jul 23 1894 –
Wed, Sep 29 1976