Act of Sorrow
Atto di Dolore
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabio Traversa, Sérgio Bianchi, Nanni Balestrini, Pasquale Squitieri
- Original Title
- Atto di Dolore
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pasquale Squitieri
Fabio Traversa, Sérgio Bianchi, Nanni Balestrini, Pasquale Squitieri
Department Leadership Roster
Pasquale Squitieri
Director
Fabio Traversa
Writer
Sérgio Bianchi
Writer
Nanni Balestrini
Writer
Pasquale Squitieri
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act of Sorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Act of Sorrow?
Act of Sorrow was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in Act of Sorrow?
The principal cast of Act of Sorrow includes Claudia Cardinale, Bruno Cremer, Karl Zinny, Giulia Boschi, Memè Perlini.
When was Act of Sorrow released and how long is it?
Act of Sorrow was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.