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Tension

(1949)

November 25, 1949 1h 35m
68%
TMDB Score

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.

John Berry

Director

Top Billed Cast

RB

Richard Basehart

Warren Quimby

AT

Audrey Totter

Claire Quimby

CC

Cyd Charisse

Mary Chanler

BS

Barry Sullivan

Lt. Collier Bonnabel

LG

Lloyd Gough

Barney Deager

TD

Tom D'Andrea

Freddie

WC

William Conrad

Lt. Edgar Gonsales

TR

Tito Renaldo

Narco

RB

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

VB

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Official Trailer

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