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Act of Violence

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IMDB ID: tt0041088

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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.

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Van Heflin

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Robert Ryan

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Janet Leigh

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Mary Astor

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Phyllis Thaxter

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Berry Kroeger

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Taylor Holmes

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Harry Antrim

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Connie Gilchrist

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Will Wright

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Fred Zinnemann

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Collier Young

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Robert L. Richards

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