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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.
Act of Violence: Directed by Fred Zinnemann. With Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor. An embittered, vengeful POW stalks his former commanding officer who betrayed his men's planned escape attempt from a Nazi prison camp.
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- Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1948-12-21
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
- 1844
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A war veteran seeks revenge on his former commanding officer who betrayed his men's escape attempt from a Nazi prison camp. IMDb provides three summaries of the film's plot, as well as trivia, cast and crew, and user reviews.
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 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.
