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Act of Violence

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Crime drama starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan

A crippled Second World War veteran seeks revenge on the man who betrayed him and his PoW comrades during a prison break-out.
(1949) (B/W)
See Films: pages 57-62

Contributors

Director:
Fred Zinnemann
Frank R Enley:
Van Heflin
Joe Parkson:
Robert Ryan
Edith Enley:
Janet Leigh
Pat:
Mary Astor
Ann:
Phyllis Thaxter
Johnny:
Berry Kroeger
Gavery:
Taylor Holmes
Source: Radio Times

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