Movie

Act of Love

★ 6.0(3)19801h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Jud Taylor
Release date: 1980-09-24
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cypress Point Productions

About Act of Love

Act of Love is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Jud Taylor, starring Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth and Mickey Rourke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Act of Love in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A tragic motorcycle accident leaves one brother paralyzed while the other brother is left guilt-ridden. Seeing his brother struggle with his new life of limited mobility and function, the young man finds his own life weighed down by his thoughts and feelings about the accident. Motivated by his emotions and the suffering of his brother, the young man performs an "act of love" which creates more chaos for him.

Cast

Ron Howard

Leon Cybulkowski

Robert Foxworth

Andrew Rose

Mickey Rourke

Joseph Cybulkowski

David Spielberg

Victor Burton

Jacqueline Brookes

Eugenia Cybulkowski

Sondra West

Margaret Cybulkowski

Gail Youngs

Joan Gruber

Mary Kay Place

Becky Wiggins

Peter Michael Goetz

Dr. Warren Fitzpatrick

Peter Hobbs

Judge Traviera

Kent Williams

Dr. Mitchell

Chris Mulkey

Nurse Watkins

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Act of Love in New Zealand?+

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

Is Act of Love on Netflix?+

Act of Love is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Act of Love?+

Act of Love has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Act of Love?+

Act of Love stars Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth, Mickey Rourke, David Spielberg and Jacqueline Brookes.

When did Act of Love come out?+

Act of Love is a 1980 movie directed by Jud Taylor.

What genre is Act of Love?+

Act of Love is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Act of Love?+

Act of Love was directed by Jud Taylor.