Movie Description
Tension
(1949)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Berry
- Producer : Robert Sisk
- Editor : Albert Akst
- Cast : Richard Basehart,Audrey Totter,Cyd Charisse,Barry Sullivan,Lloyd Gough,Tom D'Andrea,William Conrad,Tito Renaldo,Ray Bennett,Virginia Brissac,Peter Brocco,Steve Carruthers,Bert Davidson,John Gallaudet,Theresa Harris,John Indrisano,George Magrill,Kitty McHugh,Mike Morelli,Stephen Roberts,Dewey Robinson,Carl Sklover,Hayward Soo Hoo,Arthur Tovey,Philip Van Zandt,Tommy Walker
Cast
Warren Quimby
Claire Quimby
Mary Chanler
Lt. Collier Bonnabel
Barney Deager
Freddie
Lt. Edgar Gonsales
Narco
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Balew (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
Artie (uncredited)
Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Agnes (uncredited)
Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
Eye Doctor (uncredited)
Drugstore Patron (uncredited)
Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
Kid in Drugstore (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)
Man at Counter Trying to Pick-Up Claire (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleTension
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-11-25
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer,Loew's Incorporated
Genres
- Thriller
- Crime
