Act of Violence
"The manhunt no woman could stop!"
Originally released in 1949. Act of Violence is a thriller film. directed by Fred Zinnemann. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, and Janet Leigh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1949
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (103 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.1M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,290,000
- Revenue
- $1,129,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Loew's Incorporated
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Act of Violence about?
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...
Who directed Act of Violence?
Act of Violence was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
How long is Act of Violence?
Act of Violence has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Act of Violence released?
Act of Violence was released on January 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Act of Violence?
The main cast of Act of Violence includes Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, Phyllis Thaxter.
Is Act of Violence worth watching?
Act of Violence has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 103 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.