Act of Sorrow
Top 10 Billed Cast
Elena
Armando
Sandro
Martina
Ramella
Salvi
Geraci
Fiora
Lucia
Zico
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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.
Release Date
1990-08-30
Average
3.8
Rating:
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