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Act of Violence (1949): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

An evergreen, sourced guide to Act of Violence: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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Act of Violence (1949) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The manhunt no woman could stop!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Van Heflin as Frank R. Enley; Robert Ryan as Joe Parkson; Janet Leigh as Edith Enley; Mary Astor as Pat; Phyllis Thaxter as Ann; Berry Kroeger as Johnny; Taylor Holmes as Gavery; Harry Antrim as Fred

About Act of Violence

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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Act of Violence?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Act of Violence?

Van Heflin as Frank R. Enley; Robert Ryan as Joe Parkson; Janet Leigh as Edith Enley; Mary Astor as Pat; Phyllis Thaxter as Ann; Berry Kroeger as Johnny; Taylor Holmes as Gavery; Harry Antrim as Fred

Is this Act of Violence guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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