Italy / Aug 30, 1990
Act of Sorrow (1990)
Directed by Pasquale Squitieri
1h 42minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tania Alexander | Fiora |
| Maria Belfiore | Lucia |
| Gabriele Muccino | Zico |
| Aline Pilato | Madre Drogato |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Atto di Dolore |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Istituto Luce Cinecittà |
| Release date | 30 agosto 1990 |
| Writer | Sérgio Bianchi, Pasquale Squitieri, Nanni Balestrini, Fabio Traversa |
| Assistant directors | Pasquale Squitieri |
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