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.

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Richard Basehart Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough Barney Deager

Tom D'Andrea Freddie

William Conrad Lt. Edgar Gonsales

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Tito Renaldo Narco

Ray Bennett Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Peter Brocco Balew (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers Reporter (uncredited)

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Bert Davidson Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

John Gallaudet Artie (uncredited)

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