Tension - 1949

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.

95min
1949
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Richard Basehart profile pictureRichard BasehartWarren Quimby
Audrey Totter profile pictureAudrey TotterClaire Quimby
Cyd Charisse profile pictureCyd CharisseMary Chanler
Barry Sullivan profile pictureBarry SullivanLt. Collier Bonnabel
Lloyd Gough profile pictureLloyd GoughBarney Deager
Tom D'Andrea profile pictureTom D'AndreaFreddie, Coast to Coast Counter Man
William Conrad profile pictureWilliam ConradLt. Edgar Gonsales
Virginia Brissac profile pictureVirginia BrissacMrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Theresa Harris profile pictureTheresa HarrisWoman in Drugstore (uncredited)
Ray Bennett profile pictureRay BennettTheatre Manager (uncredited)
Peter Brocco profile picturePeter BroccoBalew (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt profile picturePhilip Van ZandtPolice Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)

About Tension

Tension Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: Tension
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Berry
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer