Act of Violence- From director Howard Zinneman(High Noon , From Here To Eternity) we get the story of 2 World War II veterans that have some unresolved issues.Robert Ryan is determined to find Van Heflin.Van Heflin has settled back into civilian life with a family,job and respect of the community-Robert Ryan has traveled cross country to confront Van Heflin.Oodles of suspense,great camera shots and an insistent score ramp up the tension in this superb noir dealing with the after effects of the war.Mary Astor is perfect as a down on her luck lady of the evening that befriends one of the characters during the second act.Look for a young Janet Leigh in her sixth movie.The scholarly commentary track is by Drew Casper. A-