Movie·1949·1h 35m
Tension
In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!
Directed By
John Berry
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Allen Rivkin
Producer
Robert Sisk
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Music
André Previn
Editor
Albert Akst
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
55 votes
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// cast
Cast
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)
George Magrill
Policeman (uncredited)
Kitty McHugh
Agnes (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
John Berry
Director
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
John D. Klorer
Story
Robert Sisk
Producer
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
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