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Act of the Heart(1970)
Status: Released
Date: 1970-09-24
45%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 43m
Overview:
A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies:
Quest
Movie: Act of the Heart
Top 10 Billed Cast
Geneviève Bujold
Martha Hayes
Donald Sutherland
Father Michael Ferrier
Sharon Acker
Adele
Eric House
Choirmaster
Gilles Vigneault
Coach Ti-Jo
Claude Jutra
Party
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Overview
A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.
Release Date
1970-09-24
Average
4.5
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