Frank R. Enley — Act of Violence Character Profile

About Frank R. Enley

A WWII veteran and former camp captain who relocates to a quiet California town with his family to escape the guilt of a past incident. He ultimately sacrifices himself to redeem his historical betrayal.

Frank R. Enley — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Van Heflin

Appears in

Act of Violence (1949)

Role

Protagonist

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• Edith Enley (Janet Leigh)
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• Bellboy (uncredited) (John Albright)
• Ann (Phyllis Thaxter)
• Woman (voice) (uncredited) (Barbara Billingsley)
• German (voice) (uncredited) (Rudolph Anders)
• Teenage Boy (uncredited) (Rex Downing)
• Bystander (uncredited) (Margaret Bert)
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