Movie

Act of Violence

★ 6.8(5)19791h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Wendkos
Release date: 1979-11-10
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Television

Act of Violence — trailer

About Act of Violence

Act of Violence is a 1979 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, James Sloyan and Sean Frye. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Act of Violence in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A liberal-minded, divorced newswriter is the victim of a brutal mugging. Robbed of her confidence, she finds her life cloaked in fear and paranoia, causing her to reevaluate her lifelong beliefs.

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

Catherine McSweeney

James Sloyan

Tony Bonelli

Sean Frye

Jamie

Roy Poole

Catherine's Father

Biff McGuire

Tom Sullivan

Michael Goodwin

Michael

Dolph Sweet

Detective O'Brien

Linden Chiles

Lloyd

Ed Bernard

Clayton

Tom Rosqui

Police Commander

Grand L. Bush

Stoneblood

Victor Millan

Detective Ramirez

Themes & keywords

street gang

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Act of Violence in Switzerland?+

Act of Violence is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Act of Violence on Netflix?+

Act of Violence is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Act of Violence?+

Act of Violence has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Act of Violence?+

Act of Violence stars Elizabeth Montgomery, James Sloyan, Sean Frye, Roy Poole and Biff McGuire.

When did Act of Violence come out?+

Act of Violence is a 1979 movie directed by Paul Wendkos.

What genre is Act of Violence?+

Act of Violence is TV Movie, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Act of Violence?+

Act of Violence was directed by Paul Wendkos.