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Tension
Tension

Tension

1949 95 min ★ 6.8 Thriller, Crime

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.

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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

Tito Renaldo

Narco

Ray Bennett

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Details

Director

John Berry

Screenplay

Allen Rivkin

Tagline

"In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated

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