Act of the Heart
Synopsis
A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.
Top Cast
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Geneviève Bujold
Martha Hayes
Donald Sutherland
Father Michael Ferrier
Monique Leyrac
Johane Foss
Sharon Acker
Adele
Eric House
Choirmaster
Ratch Wallace
Diedrich
Billy Mitchell
Russell Foss
Gilles Vigneault
Coach Ti-Jo
Jean Dalmain
Party
Claude Jutra
Party
François Tassé
Party
Jean Duceppe
Parks Commisioner
Suzanne Langlois
Housekeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Almond
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Almond
- Original Score
- Harry Freedman
- Original Title
- Act of the Heart
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Quest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Almond
Paul Almond
Harry Freedman
Jean Boffety
James Mitchell
Jennings Lang, Paul Almond
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Almond
Director
Jennings Lang
Producer
Paul Almond
Producer
James Mitchell
Editor
Paul Almond
Writer
Harry Freedman
Original Music Composer
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act of the Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Act of the Heart about?
A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.
Who directed Act of the Heart?
Act of the Heart was directed by Paul Almond.
Who stars in Act of the Heart?
The principal cast of Act of the Heart includes Geneviève Bujold, Donald Sutherland, Monique Leyrac, Sharon Acker, Eric House.
When was Act of the Heart released and how long is it?
Act of the Heart was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Act of the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act of the Heart was composed by Harry Freedman.