Act of Violence

Act of Violence

1948 | 1h 22m | Thriller, Drama | TV-PG

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Brief Synopsis

When two World War II veterans meet again--one a decorated war hero and successful, married businessman; the other permanently crippled and mentally deranged--their encounter may lead to murder in this film noir thriller.

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Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Fred Zinnemann

CAST

Van Heflin

Robert Ryan

Janet Leigh

Mary Astor

Phyllis Thaxter

Berry Kroeger

Taylor Holmes

Harry Antrim

PRODUCERS

William H. Wright

WRITERS

Robert L Richards

Collier Young

Host Intros

08:17
Noir Alley: Eddie Muller on Act Of Violence (1948)
Intro Aired: Feb 2018
Noir Alley host Eddie Mullers introduction and comments following Act Of Violence, 1948.

Related Videos

Act Of Violence (1949) -- (Movie Clip) I Remembered Something
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The viewer doesn't yet know why Parkson (Robert Ryan) is stalking fellow WWII vet Enley (Van Heflin), fishing on a California lake with pal Fred (Harry Antrim), in Fred Zinnemann's Act Of Violence, 1949.
Act Of Violence (1949) -- (Movie Clip) No Place To Go
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Frightened spouse Edith (Janet Leigh) calls Frank (Van Heflin) at the convention in L-A to warn him that Parkson (Robert Ryan) is on his trail, causing him to flee, and meet hooker Pat (Mary Astor) in a bar, in Fred Zinnemann's Act Of Violence, 1949.
Act Of Violence (1949) -- (Movie Clip) Opening, These Solemn Rites
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Brisk opening, Robert Ryan as WWII vet Joe Parkson, his purpose not made clear, first in New York then on the bus to Santa Lisa, California on Memorial Day, from Fred Zinnemann's Act Of Violence, 1949.
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Act Of Violence - (Original Trailer)
Trailer
Former prisoner of war Robert Ryan is intent on killing fellow prisoner Van Heflin in the classic film noir Act Of Violence (1949).

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