Violence
“YOU READ ABOUT THESE CASES EVERY DAY!”
Synopsis
Magazine writer Ann Mason infiltrates the United Defenders, a public service organization which is actually a front for racketeers. But a case of amnesia threatens to blow her cover.
Top Cast
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Nancy Coleman
Ann Dwire, alias Ann Mason
Michael O'Shea
Steve Fuller
Sheldon Leonard
Fred Stalk
Peter Whitney
Joker
Emory Parnell
True Dawson
Pierre Watkin
Ralph Borden
Frank Reicher
Pop, apartment concierge
Cay Forester
Sally Donahue (as Cay Forester)
John Hamilton
Dr. Chalmers
Richard Irving
Protest Rally Orator
Carole Donne
Beth Taffel, Borden's secretary
Jimmy Clark
Joe Donahue
William Gould
Mr. X
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bernhard
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rubin, Lewis Lantz
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- Violence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Bernhard-Brandt Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bernhard
Stanley Rubin, Lewis Lantz
Edward J. Kay
Henry Sharp
Jason H. Bernie
Jack Bernhard, Bernard Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bernhard
Producer
Stanley Rubin
Writer
Jack Bernhard
Director
Bernard Brandt
Producer
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Jason H. Bernie
Editor
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Lewis Lantz
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violence about?
Magazine writer Ann Mason infiltrates the United Defenders, a public service organization which is actually a front for racketeers. But a case of amnesia threatens to blow her cover.
Who directed Violence?
Violence was directed by Jack Bernhard.
Who stars in Violence?
The principal cast of Violence includes Nancy Coleman, Michael O'Shea, Sheldon Leonard, Peter Whitney, Emory Parnell.
When was Violence released and how long is it?
Violence was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violence was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Violence?
Violence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).