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Tension

1949-11-25 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime

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.

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Directors
John Berry
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BasehartRichard BasehartWarren Quimby
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterClaire Quimby
Cyd CharisseCyd CharisseMary Chanler
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanLt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd GoughLloyd GoughBarney Deager
Tom D'AndreaTom D'AndreaFreddie
William ConradWilliam ConradLt. Edgar Gonsales
Tito RenaldoNarco
Ray BennettRay BennettTheatre Manager (uncredited)
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoBalew (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersSteve CarruthersReporter (uncredited)
Bert DavidsonRepoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetArtie (uncredited)
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisWoman in Drugstore (uncredited)
John IndrisanoBoxer Handler (uncredited)
George MagrillGeorge MagrillPoliceman (uncredited)
Kitty McHughKitty McHughAgnes (uncredited)
Mike MorelliReporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
Stephen RobertsEye Doctor (uncredited)

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