Act of Love
Un acte d'amour
“WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!”
Synopsis
While on holiday on the French Riviera, former soldier Robert Teller recounts his time in WWII-era France, where he meets and falls in love with a poor girl named Lise. However, they're unable to marry when Lise is accused of prostitution and Teller's commanding officer forbids the match. The couple's love is again tested when Teller learns the truth about his would-be wife's whereabouts.
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Robert Teller
Dany Robin
Lise Gudayec
Gabrielle Dorziat
Adèle Lacaud
Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Lacaud
Marthe Mercadier
Girl On Terrace
Brigitte Bardot
Mimi
Serge Reggiani
Claude Lacaud
Amedeo Letizia
Cico
Barbara Laage
Nina
Robert Strauss
Johnny Blackwood
George Mathews
Henderson
Richard Benedict
Pete
Sydney Chaplin
Soldier
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kessel
- Original Score
- Michel B. Rosenstein, Michel Emer, Joe Hajos
- Original Title
- Un acte d'amour
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Benagoss Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Joseph Kessel, Irwin Shaw
Michel B. Rosenstein, Michel Emer, Joe Hajos
Armand Thirard
William Hornbeck, Léonide Azar
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Shaw
Writer
Anatole Litvak
Director
Joseph Kessel
Screenplay
William Hornbeck
Editor
Léonide Azar
Editor
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Act of Love about?
While on holiday on the French Riviera, former soldier Robert Teller recounts his time in WWII-era France, where he meets and falls in love with a poor girl named Lise. However, they're unable to marry when Lise is accused of prostitution and Teller's commanding officer forbids the match. The couple's love is again tested when Teller learns the truth about his would-be wife's whereabouts.
Who directed Act of Love?
Act of Love was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Act of Love?
The principal cast of Act of Love includes Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Fernand Ledoux, Marthe Mercadier.
When was Act of Love released and how long is it?
Act of Love was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Act of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act of Love was composed by Michel B. Rosenstein, Michel Emer, Joe Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Act of Love?
Act of Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).