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Tension

Genres
Thriller
Crime
Rating
6.8
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1949-11-25
Runtime95 mins

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.

Cast & Crew

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Richard Basehart

as Warren Quimby

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Audrey Totter

as Claire Quimby

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Cyd Charisse

as Mary Chanler

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Barry Sullivan

as Lt. Collier Bonnabel

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Lloyd Gough

as Barney Deager

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Tom D'Andrea

as Freddie

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William Conrad

as Lt. Edgar Gonsales

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Tito Renaldo

as Narco

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Ray Bennett

as Theatre Manager (uncredited)

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Virginia Brissac

as Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

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Peter Brocco

as Balew (uncredited)

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Steve Carruthers

as Reporter (uncredited)

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Bert Davidson

as Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

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John Gallaudet

as Artie (uncredited)

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Theresa Harris

as Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)

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John Indrisano

as Boxer Handler (uncredited)

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George Magrill

as Policeman (uncredited)

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Kitty McHugh

as Agnes (uncredited)

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Mike Morelli

as Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

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Stephen Roberts

as Eye Doctor (uncredited)

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Dewey Robinson

as Drugstore Patron (uncredited)

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Carl Sklover

as Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

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Hayward Soo Hoo

as Kid in Drugstore (uncredited)

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Arthur Tovey

as Reporter (uncredited)

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Philip Van Zandt

as Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)

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Tommy Walker

as Man at Counter Trying to Pick-Up Claire (uncredited)

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