Movie: Act of Love

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas

Robert Teller

Dany Robin
Dany Robin

Lise Gudayec

Gabrielle Dorziat
Gabrielle Dorziat

Adèle Lacaud

Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Lacaud

Marthe Mercadier
Marthe Mercadier

Girl On Terrace

Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot

Mimi

Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani

Claude Lacaud

Amedeo Letizia
Amedeo Letizia

Cico

Barbara Laage
Barbara Laage

Nina

Robert Strauss
Robert Strauss

Johnny Blackwood

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  • Overview

    An American soldier romances a beautiful Parisian during the final days of World War II.

  • Release Date

    1953-12-17

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

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