Act of Violence (1949)

1949 · 82 min · Thriller, Drama

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.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann. Starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor and Phyllis Thaxter.

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