Act of Violence
“The manhunt no woman could stop!”
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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About Act of Violence
Act of Violence is a 1949 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The cast is led by Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Act of Violence was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Loew's Incorporated and made in United States of America. It was released on January 22, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers
- Collier Young, Robert L. Richards
- Release date
- January 22, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
Act of Violence cast & crew
Act of Violence was directed by Fred Zinnemann and written by Collier Young and Robert L. Richards.
The cast features Van Heflin as Frank R. Enley, Robert Ryan as Joe Parkson, Janet Leigh as Edith Enley, Mary Astor as Pat, Phyllis Thaxter as Ann, and Berry Kroeger as Johnny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bronislau Kaper, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by William H. Wright.
Is Act of Violence worth watching?
Act of Violence holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, Act of Violence is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Act of Violence
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Cast of Act of Violence
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)
Act of Violence — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Act of Violence in United States?
Act of Violence is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Act of Violence on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Act of Violence is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Act of Violence in?
Act of Violence is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Act of Violence?
Act of Violence runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is Act of Violence rated?
Act of Violence is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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