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Tension

1949
6.8 ⭐
1h 35m
Thriller
Crime
"In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!"

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
Richard Basehart
Richard BasehartWarren Quimby
Audrey Totter
Audrey TotterClaire Quimby
Cyd Charisse
Cyd CharisseMary Chanler
Barry Sullivan
Barry SullivanLt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd Gough
Lloyd GoughBarney Deager
Tom D'Andrea
Tom D'AndreaFreddie
William Conrad
William ConradLt. Edgar Gonsales
Tito Renaldo
Tito RenaldoNarco
Ray Bennett
Ray BennettTheatre Manager (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Virginia BrissacMrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Peter BroccoBalew (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Steve CarruthersReporter (uncredited)