Act of Violence

Nan
1h 40m
1979
6.8 /10 (4)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1979-11-10

Top Billed 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

Church Ortiz

Mugger #1

Fredric Cook

Locksmith

Don Cervantes

Mugger #2

Gregory Cruz

Mugger #3

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