Act of Violence

Year: 1948

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Fred Zinnemann

ThrillerWar and historical adventureThrillers and murder mysteriesNoir and dark crime dramasMilitary combat and heroic soldiers

When former POW Frank Enley returns to his California hometown, the townspeople celebrate him as a hero. But a dark secret from his wartime past resurfaces when fellow survivor Joe Parkson appears, determined to hold Frank accountable. A relentless manhunt unfolds as the two clash over past deeds.

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