Tension
The hard-hitting story of a man with a plan...REVENGE!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1949-11-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
50
Vote Average
6.8
Richard Basehart
Warren Quimby
Audrey Totter
Claire Quimby
Cyd Charisse
Mary Chanler
Barry Sullivan
Lt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd Gough
Barney Deager
Tom D'Andrea
Freddie, Coast to Coast Counter Man
William Conrad
Lt. Edgar Gonsales
Tito Renaldo
Narco, Deager's Valet
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Balew (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt
Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)
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