Act of Violence

Act of Violence

6.934

1949-01-22

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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Act of Violence

Storyline

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.

Released

1949-01-22

Runtime

82

Director

Fred Zinnemann

Budget

$1290000

Revenue

$1129000

Genres

Thriller

Language

English

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Loew's Incorporated

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