Act of Violence
1949, English. Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
The manhunt no woman could stop!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Act of Violence
Act of Violence is streaming on fuboTV and HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Van HeflinFrank R. Enley
- Robert RyanJoe Parkson
- Janet LeighEdith Enley
- Mary AstorPat
- Phyllis ThaxterAnn Sturgess
- Berry KroegerJohnny
- Taylor HolmesGavery
- Harry AntrimFred Finney
- Connie GilchristMartha Finney
- Will WrightPop
- John AlbrightBellboy (uncredited)
- Rudolph AndersGerman (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Collier Young, Robert L. Richards
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Act of Violence: quick answers
Is Act of Violence worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Act of Violence?
Act of Violence runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Act of Violence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Act of Violence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Act of Violence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Act of Violence is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Act of Violence on?
Act of Violence is streaming on fuboTV and HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Act of Violence?
If you liked Act of Violence, try The House on Telegraph Hill, 36 Hours, The Man Who Never Was.
Who directed Act of Violence?
Act of Violence (1949) was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh.