Tension (1949)

Murder, Mystery, and Obscure Films (Part 1) (36 movies items)

" A meek pharmacist creates an alternate identity under which he plans to murder the bullying liquor salesman who has become his wife’s lover. Starring Richard Basehart, Audrey Totter , Cyd Charisse and Barry Sullivan "

““Tension” should creep its way into unseen or forgotten noir gems on its way to even better lists. Just because it stars Richard Basehart and not Glenn Ford, Audrey Totter and not Gloria Grahame and a non-dancing, dramatic Cyd Charisse means that it shouldn’t be considered as a taut, edgy thriller, and with the works.” read more

My Movie Diary 2011 (279 movies items)

"Feb.6 “Tension” should creep its way into unseen or forgotten noir gems on its way to even better lists. Just because it stars Richard Basehart and not Glenn Ford, Audrey Totter and not Gloria Grahame and a non-dancing, dramatic Cyd Charisse means that it shouldn’t be considered as a taut, edgy thriller, and with the works. The story: a well-mannered, devout husband plans revenge on playful, inconsiderate wife by re-inventing his identity to commit the perfect crime is nothing new but wi"