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

Richard Basehart

as Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter

as Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse

as Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan

as Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough

as Barney Deager

Tom D'Andrea

as Freddie

William Conrad

as Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Tito Renaldo

as Narco

Ray Bennett

as Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac

as Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)

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