United States / Nov 25, 1949 / NR
In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tito Renaldo | Narco |
| Ray Bennett | Theatre Manager (uncredited) |
| Virginia Brissac | Mrs. Andrews (uncredited) |
| Peter Brocco | Balew (uncredited) |
| Steve Carruthers | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Bert Davidson | Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited) |
| John Gallaudet | Artie (uncredited) |
| Theresa Harris | Woman in Drugstore (uncredited) |
| John Indrisano | Boxer Handler (uncredited) |
| George Magrill | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Kitty McHugh | Agnes (uncredited) |
| Mike Morelli | Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited) |
| Stephen Roberts | Eye Doctor (uncredited) |
| Dewey Robinson | Drugstore Patron (uncredited) |
| Carl Sklover | Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited) |
| Hayward Soo Hoo | Kid in Drugstore (uncredited) |
| Arthur Tovey | Reporter (uncredited) |
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| Philip Van Zandt | Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited) |
| Tommy Walker | Man at Counter Trying to Pick-Up Claire (uncredited) |
Genres
ThrillerCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tension |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated |
| Release date | 25 novembre 1949 |
| Production | Robert Sisk |
| Writer | Allen Rivkin, John D. Klorer |
| Editing | Albert Akst |
| Cinematography | Harry Stradling Sr., Sam Leavitt, Richard Borland, Jerome Hester |
| Assistant directors | George Rhein, John Berry, William Hale |
| Camera operators | Sam Leavitt, Harry Stradling Sr., Richard Borland, Jerome Hester |
| Additional photography | Harry Stradling Sr., Sam Leavitt, Richard Borland, Jerome Hester |
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| Production design | Cedric Gibbons, Leonid Vasian, Edwin B. Willis, Jack D. Moore |
| Art direction | Cedric Gibbons, Leonid Vasian, Edwin B. Willis, Jack D. Moore |
| Set decoration | Edwin B. Willis, Jack D. Moore, Cedric Gibbons, Leonid Vasian |
| Music | André Previn, Douglas Shearer, Norwood A. Fenton, Wally Heglin |
| Sound | André Previn, Douglas Shearer, Norwood A. Fenton, Wally Heglin |
| Costume design | Sydney Guilaroff, Jack Dawn |
| Makeup | Jack Dawn, Sydney Guilaroff |
| Hairstyling | Sydney Guilaroff, Jack Dawn |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
United States / Jul 31, 2007 / NR / DVD
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