Frank R. Enley
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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 .
Watch a classic film noir about a former Nazi prisoner who seeks revenge on his friend and his family. See the trailer, reviews, cast and crew, and streaming options on Internet Archive.
- 82 min
A war veteran seeks revenge on his former commanding officer who betrayed his men's escape plan from a Nazi prison camp. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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- Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1948-12-21
Acts of Violence is a 2018 American action thriller film directed by Brett Donowho, starring Bruce Willis, Cole Hauser, Shawn Ashmore, Ashton Holmes, Melissa Bolona, Sophia Bush, and Mike Epps. It was written by Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto.
Dec 21, 2023 · Released in 1949, Act of Violence is a gripping crime drama that explores the themes of revenge, moral ambiguity, and the haunting effects of war. The movie stars Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, and Janet Leigh. This talented trio delivers powerful performances, bringing the complex characters to life.
A former Nazi collaborator is hunted by his wartime comrade in this classic film noir. Read the plot summary, watch the opening credits, and explore the themes of betrayal, guilt, and revenge in this 1949 movie.
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.
