Act of Sorrow(1990)
Atto di Dolore
Act of Sorrow Synopsis
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.
Act of Sorrow (1990) is a drama film directed by Pasquale Squitieri, released on August 30, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Claudia Cardinale, Bruno Cremer, Karl Zinny and Giulia Boschi. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Writers:
- Sérgio Bianchi, Pasquale Squitieri, Nanni Balestrini
- Production:
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- Status:
- Released
Act of Sorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudia Cardinale
as Elena
Bruno Cremer
as Armando
Karl Zinny
as Sandro
Giulia Boschi
as Martina
Memè Perlini
as Ramella
Ferruccio De Ceresa
as Salvi
Enrico Lo Verso
as Geraci
Tania Alexander
as Fiora
Maria Belfiore
as Lucia
Gabriele Muccino
as Zico
Aline Pilato
as Madre Drogato
Key crew
Directed by Pasquale Squitieri, written by Sérgio Bianchi, Pasquale Squitieri and Nanni Balestrini.
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Act of Sorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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Act of Sorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Act of Sorrow online?
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Who stars in Act of Sorrow?
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The main cast of Act of Sorrow (1990) includes Claudia Cardinale, Bruno Cremer, Karl Zinny, Giulia Boschi and Memè Perlini. The film was directed by Pasquale Squitieri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Act of Sorrow released?
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Act of Sorrow was released on August 30, 1990 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Act of Sorrow worth watching?
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Act of Sorrow (1990) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.