Act of Love (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1953, Act of Love is a drama, war and romance film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 108 minutes. “WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American soldier romances a beautiful Parisian during the final days of World War II.
Who’s in it. Act of Love stars Kirk Douglas as Robert Teller, Dany Robin as Lise Gudayec, Gabrielle Dorziat as Adèle Lacaud and Fernand Ledoux as Fernand Lacaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Act of Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Act of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Act of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Act of Love (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Act of Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Act of Love worth watching?
- Act of Love holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Act of Love?
- Act of Love stars Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Fernand Ledoux and Marthe Mercadier.
- When was Act of Love released?
- Act of Love was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.