Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Tito Renaldo
Narco
Ray Bennett
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Balew (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Reporter (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tension was released on November 25, 1949.
The runtime of Tension is 1h 35m.
Tension is a Thriller, Crime movie.
Tension has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Tension is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Tension was directed by John Berry.
The main cast of Tension includes Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter, Cyd Charisse.
Tension is originally in English.