How long is Act of Violence (1979)?

Act of Violence (1979) is 1 hr 22 min long.

Who is Catherine McSweeney in Act of Violence (1979)?

Elizabeth Montgomery plays Catherine McSweeney in the film.

Act of Violence (1979)

Name: Act of Violence (1979)
Duration: 82

NR 1 hr 22 min

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A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley (Van Heflin) is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank actually aided his Nazi captors, and he closely guards this secret. Frank's shameful past comes back to visit him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson (Robert Ryan) emerges, intent on making the turncoat pay for his betrayal. As Joe closes in on Frank, the traitor goes into hiding, abandoning his wife, Edith (Janet Leigh), who has no clue about her husband's wartime transgressions.

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How long is Act of Violence (1979)?: Act of Violence (1979) is 1 hr 22 min long.

Who directed Act of Violence (1979)?: Paul Wendkos

Who is Catherine McSweeney in Act of Violence (1979)?: Elizabeth Montgomery plays Catherine McSweeney in the film.

What is Act of Violence (1979) about?: A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley (Van Heflin) is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank actually aided his Nazi captors, and he closely guards this secret. Frank's shameful past comes back to visit him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson (Robert Ryan) emerges, intent on making the turncoat pay for his betrayal. As Joe closes in on Frank, the traitor goes into hiding, abandoning his wife, Edith (Janet Leigh), who has no clue about her husband's wartime transgressions.