Tension (1949)

In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!

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.

Cast (26)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

T

Tito Renaldo

Narco

Ray Bennett

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

Balew (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Reporter (uncredited)

B

Bert Davidson

Repoerter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

John Gallaudet

Artie (uncredited)

Theresa Harris

Woman in Drugstore (uncredited)

J

John Indrisano

Boxer Handler (uncredited)

George Magrill

Policeman (uncredited)

Kitty McHugh

Agnes (uncredited)

M

Mike Morelli

Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

S

Stephen Roberts

Eye Doctor (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

Drugstore Patron (uncredited)

Carl Sklover

Reporter at Press Club Café (uncredited)

H

Hayward Soo Hoo

Kid in Drugstore (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Reporter (uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt

Police Lt. Schiavone (uncredited)

T

Tommy Walker

Man at Counter Trying to Pick-Up Claire (uncredited)

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