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Tension
Tension
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  2. Tension

Tension

1949
1h 35m
Thriller
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1949

Runtime

1h 35m

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Nov 25, 1949
Languages
English
Director
John Berry
John Berry
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Loew's Incorporated
Loew's Incorporated
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

26 Cast Members

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)

George Magrill

George Magrill

Policeman (uncredited)

Kitty McHugh

Kitty McHugh

Agnes (uncredited)

Mike Morelli

Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

Stephen Roberts

Eye Doctor (uncredited)

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