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Act of Sorrow (1990)

Original title: Atto di Dolore

1990-08-30 · 1h 42m · IT
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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.

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Fabio TraversaWriterSérgio BianchiWriterPasquale SquitieriDirector, WriterNanni BalestriniWriter

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Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleElenaBruno CremerBruno CremerArmandoKarl ZinnyKarl ZinnySandroGiulia BoschiGiulia BoschiMartinaMemè PerliniMemè PerliniRamellaFerruccio De CeresaFerruccio De CeresaSalviTania AlexanderTania AlexanderFioraEnrico Lo VersoEnrico Lo VersoGeraciMaria BelfioreMaria BelfioreLuciaGabriele MuccinoGabriele MuccinoZicoAline PilatoAline PilatoMadre Drogato

Keywords

Drug useFamily secrets

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityDrug Use · Family SecretsDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamily SecretsDirector preference353367Actor preference161606 · 321858 · 298730

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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.

How long is Act of Sorrow?

Act of Sorrow has a runtime of 102 minutes.