Robert Ryan and Van Heflin do a great job in this menacing film. Nice guy Heflin is being stalked and threatened by hot-head Ryan who personally blames him for cowardice and double-dealing during the war. But, since Ryan is so obviously "off his rocker", you really feel for Heflin and his family. After all, can't he just get on with his life? But, just when you think you've got this movie figured out, it hits you with some real surprises and intensity that raise it above the ordinary. Also, I guess I like it because I am a sucker for movies with actors like these two men--rather ordinary looking men who simply could act and act well. See it and see two highly under-appreciated craftsmen.
Review of Act of Violence
