Film

Tension

1949 · 1h 35m · Thriller · Crime

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.

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

William Conrad

Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Tito Renaldo

Narco

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

Balew (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Reporter (uncredited)

Bert Davidson

Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

John Gallaudet

Artie (uncredited)

Theresa Harris

Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)

John Indrisano

Boxer Handler (uncredited)

• John BerryDirector
• Allen RivkinScreenplay
• John D. KlorerStory
• Robert SiskProducer
• Harry Stradling Sr.Director of Photography
• André PrevinOriginal Music Composer
• Albert AkstEditor

Tension 1949

Release date

November 25, 1949

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

NR

Genres

Thriller, Crime

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