drugstore,film noir,murder,homicide detective

Tension (1949)

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The hard-hitting story of a man with a plan...REVENGE!

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

Director
John Berry
  • Profile picture of Richard Basehart
    Warren Quimby Richard Basehart
  • Profile picture of Audrey Totter
    Claire Quimby Audrey Totter
  • Profile picture of Cyd Charisse
    Mary Chanler Cyd Charisse
  • Profile picture of Barry Sullivan
    Lt. Collier Bonnabel Barry Sullivan
  • Profile picture of Lloyd Gough
    Barney Deager Lloyd Gough
  • Profile picture of Tom D'Andrea
    Freddie, Coast to Coast Counter Man Tom D'Andrea
  • Profile picture of William Conrad
    Lt. Edgar Gonsales William Conrad
  • Profile picture of Virginia Brissac
    Mrs. Andrews (uncredited) Virginia Brissac

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Keywords

  • drugstore
  • film noir
  • murder
  • homicide detective