Act of Violence (1979)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.408 |
Directed By
Paul Wendkos
Crew
Paul Wendkos
Lily La Cava
Charles W. Short
R. Anthony Brown
Emmet G. Lavery Jr.
James Caughlin
Harry Keller
James Hulsey
Robert L. Collins
Harry Keller
Joseph A. Armetta
Robert Dawn
Paul Chihara
Adele Taylor
Carole Keligian
Keith A. Wester
Scott U. Adam
TOP 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
Sandy Champion
Policeman
Minnie Summers Lindsey
Old Woman
Matthew Faison
Association Man
Hettie Lynne Hurtes
Anchorwoman
Bill Deiz
News Floor Manager
Larry McCormick
Sportscaster
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