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Act of Sorrow (1990)

Movie ★ 5.4 102 min

Drama

In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

Sérgio Bianchi Writer Pasquale Squitieri Writer Nanni Balestrini Writer Pasquale Squitieri Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 30, 1990
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0101378
Country
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Language

Themes

Cast

Claudia Cardinale Claudia Cardinale Elena Bruno Cremer Bruno Cremer Armando Karl Zinny Karl Zinny Sandro Giulia Boschi Giulia Boschi Martina Memè Perlini Memè Perlini Ramella Ferruccio De Ceresa Ferruccio De Ceresa Salvi Enrico Lo Verso Enrico Lo Verso Geraci Tania Alexander Tania Alexander Fiora Maria Belfiore Maria Belfiore Lucia Gabriele Muccino Gabriele Muccino Zico Aline Pilato Aline Pilato Madre Drogato

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Frequently asked questions

What is Act of Sorrow about?
In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.
Who directed Act of Sorrow?
Act of Sorrow was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in Act of Sorrow?
Act of Sorrow stars Claudia Cardinale, Bruno Cremer, Karl Zinny, Giulia Boschi.
When was Act of Sorrow released?
Act of Sorrow is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch Act of Sorrow?
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