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    Act of Sorrow

    102'

    1990-08-30

    5.4

    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.

    DirectingPasquale SquitieriWritingNanni Balestrini

    Cast

    3

    Elena

    Claudia Cardinale

    2

    Armando

    Bruno Cremer

    1

    Sandro

    Karl Zinny

    1

    Martina

    Giulia Boschi

    2

    Ramella

    Memè Perlini

    1

    Salvi

    Ferruccio De Ceresa

    1

    Geraci

    Enrico Lo Verso

    1

    Fiora

    Tania Alexander

    1

    Lucia

    Maria Belfiore

    2

    Zico

    Gabriele Muccino

    1

    Madre Drogato

    Aline Pilato

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Italy
      2. France
    • List of languages:
      1. Italian
    • List of companies:
      1. Istituto Luce Cinecittà
    • Vote Count: 4
    • Popularity: 0.9726
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Atto di Dolore

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