

Act of Love(1953)
WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!
An American soldier romances a beautiful Parisian during the final days of World War II.
Movie: Act of Love

Un acte d'amour
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An American soldier romances a beautiful Parisian during the final days of World War II.
Release Date
1953-12-17
Average
6.7
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!
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