Act of Violence
January 22, 1949
82 minutes
6.9
Thriller

Act of Violence

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.

Trailer
Cast
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)
John Albright
(Bellboy (uncredited))
Rudolph Anders
(German (voice) (uncredited))
William Bailey
(Convention Party Drunk (uncredited))
Margaret Bert
(Bystander (uncredited))
Barbara Billingsley
(Woman (voice) (uncredited))
Douglas Carter
(Heavy Jowled Man (uncredited))
Bill Cartledge
(Newsboy (uncredited))
Fred Datig Jr.
(Bystander (uncredited))
Sayre Dearing
(Conventioneer (uncredited))