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Tension (1949)

Nov 25, 1949 · 1h 35m

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

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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Top cast

  • Richard Basehart Richard Basehart Warren Quimby
  • Audrey Totter Audrey Totter Claire Quimby
  • Cyd Charisse Cyd Charisse Mary Chanler
  • Barry Sullivan Barry Sullivan Lt. Collier Bonnabel
  • Lloyd Gough Lloyd Gough Barney Deager
  • Tom D'Andrea Tom D'Andrea Freddie
  • William Conrad William Conrad Lt. Edgar Gonsales
  • Tito Renaldo Narco
  • Ray Bennett Ray Bennett Theatre Manager (uncredited)
  • Virginia Brissac Virginia Brissac Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
  • Peter Brocco Peter Brocco Balew (uncredited)
  • Steve Carruthers Steve Carruthers Reporter (uncredited)
  • Bert Davidson Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
  • John Gallaudet John Gallaudet Artie (uncredited)
  • Theresa Harris Theresa Harris Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
  • John Indrisano Boxer Handler (uncredited)

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