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Act of Sorrow

Act of Sorrow

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Drama
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: Italian
📆 Date Released: 1990-08-30
⌚ Running Time: 102 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 3.8

Beloved Cast

Claudia Cardinale original image
Elena
Claudia Cardinale
Bruno Cremer original image
Armando
Bruno Cremer
Karl Zinny original image
Sandro
Karl Zinny
Giulia Boschi original image
Martina
Giulia Boschi
Memè Perlini original image
Ramella
Memè Perlini
Ferruccio De Ceresa original image
Salvi
Ferruccio De Ceresa
Enrico Lo Verso original image
Geraci
Enrico Lo Verso
Tania Alexander original image
Fiora
Tania Alexander
Maria Belfiore original image
Lucia
Maria Belfiore
Gabriele Muccino original image
Zico
Gabriele Muccino
Aline Pilato original image
Madre Drogato
Aline Pilato

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