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Tension poster

Tension (1949)

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.

Release: 1949-11-25
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: 6.8 / 10
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
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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)
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Bert Davidson
Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)
John Gallaudet
John Gallaudet
Artie (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Theresa Harris
Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
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John Indrisano
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
George Magrill
George Magrill
Policeman (uncredited)
Kitty McHugh
Kitty McHugh
Agnes (uncredited)