Movie

Act of Love

“WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!”

★ 6.9(9)19531h 48m

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Where to watch Act of Love

🇫🇷 France

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Good to know

Director: Anatole Litvak
Release date: 1953-12-17
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Benagoss Productions

About Act of Love

Act of Love is a 1953 movie in the Drama, War and Romance genres, directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin and Gabrielle Dorziat. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Act of Love in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

suicideprostitution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Act of Love in France?+

Act of Love is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Act of Love on Netflix?+

Act of Love is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Act of Love?+

Act of Love has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Act of Love?+

Act of Love stars Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Fernand Ledoux and Marthe Mercadier.

When did Act of Love come out?+

Act of Love is a 1953 movie directed by Anatole Litvak.

What genre is Act of Love?+

Act of Love is Drama, War and Romance film.

Who directed Act of Love?+

Act of Love was directed by Anatole Litvak.