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Tension is a 1949 American crime film noir directed by John Berry, and written by Allen Rivkin, based on a story written by John D. Klorer. It stars Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse and Barry Sullivan. The film features an early score from composer Andre Previn.
- $682,000
- André Previn
- Robert Sisk
Tension: Directed by John Berry. With Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse, Barry Sullivan. A meek pharmacist creates an alternate identity under which he plans to murder the bullying liquor salesman who has become his wife's lover.
- (3.4K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- John Berry
- 1949-12-19
Tension - (Original Trailer) A man (Richard Basehart) who had planned to murder his wife's lover becomes the prime suspect when somebody beats him to it in Tension (1949), directed by John Berry, co-starring Audrey Totter.
- John Berry, George Rhein
- Richard Basehart
Summaries. A meek pharmacist creates an alternate identity under which he plans to murder the bullying liquor salesman who has become his wife's lover. A mousy drugstore manager contemplates murder after his conniving wife leaves him for another man.
Overview. Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace.
Tension (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Tension. Warren Quimby (Richard Basehart) manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire (Audrey Totter), happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman ...
- Crime, Drama