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Tension

68 %|Nov 25, 1949|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.

Featured Crew

Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
John Berry
Director
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Albert Akst
Editor
John D. Klorer
Story
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Robert Sisk
Producer
George Rhein
Assistant Director

Cast

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Richard Basehart
Warren Quimby
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Audrey Totter
Claire Quimby
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Cyd Charisse
Mary Chanler
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Barry Sullivan
Lt. Collier Bonnabel
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Lloyd Gough
Barney Deager
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Tom D'Andrea
Freddie, Coast to Coast Counter Man
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William Conrad
Lt. Edgar Gonsales
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Tito Renaldo
Narco, Deager's Valet
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Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
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Theresa Harris
Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)
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Ray Bennett
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
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Peter Brocco
Balew (uncredited)
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John Indrisano
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
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Philip Van Zandt
Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)