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Tension(1949)

NR11/25/1949 (US)ThrillerCrime1h 35m
68%

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In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!

Overview

Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

John Berry

Director

Movie Cast

Richard Basehart photo

Richard Basehart

Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter photo

Audrey Totter

Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse photo

Cyd Charisse

Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan photo

Barry Sullivan

Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough photo

Lloyd Gough

Barney Deager

William Conrad photo

William Conrad

Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Ray Bennett photo

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac photo

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Peter Brocco photo

Peter Brocco

Balew (uncredited)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Original LanguageEnglish

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