Janet Leigh
Edith Enley
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Act of Violence is a 1949 American film noir about a former Nazi POW who is hunted by his former cellmate. The film explores the themes of war, justice and revenge in a post-WWII setting.
Watch a classic film noir about a former Nazi prisoner who seeks revenge on his friend and his family. See the review, the cast, the director and the cinematography of this dark and suspenseful movie.
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A war veteran seeks revenge on his former commanding officer who betrayed his men in a Nazi prison camp. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic noir film directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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- Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
- Fred Zinnemann
Dec 21, 2023 · Act of Violence follows an ex-World War II veteran who is being pursued by a vengeful former comrade who holds him responsible for their wartime experiences. The film delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of one’s actions.
A war veteran seeks revenge on his former commanding officer who betrayed his men's escape attempt from a Nazi prison camp. IMDb provides plot summaries, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and more for this film noir thriller.
With one injured leg dragging behind, the stalker, Joe Parkson (Robert Ryan), visits Enley’s young wife Edith (Janet Leigh) at home before ultimately tracking down her husband at a builders convention, his singular aim to dispatch Enley for his misdeeds.
Act of Violence is a 1949 American film noir directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor and Phyllis Thaxter. It was produced by Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
