Tension
“In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!”
John BerryCast
Richard Basehart 
Audrey Totter 
Cyd Charisse 
Barry Sullivan 
Lloyd Gough 
Tom D'Andrea
Credits
Written by: Allen Rivkin
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
Tension (1949) is a American thriller directed by John Berry. It stars Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter and Cyd Charisse. It runs 95 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (4,082 votes)
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