Act of Love
WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!
1953 · 1h 48m · Approved
Drama, Romance, War
Directed by
Anatole Litvak
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Act of Love
Overview
While on holiday on the French Riviera, former soldier Robert Teller recounts his time in WWII-era France, where he meets and falls in love with a poor girl named Lise. However, they're unable to marry when Lise is accused of prostitution and Teller's commanding officer forbids the match. The couple's love is again tested when Teller learns the truth about his would-be wife's whereabouts.
Director and cast
- Anatole Litvak Director
- Kirk Douglas as Robert Teller
- Dany Robin as Lise Gudayec
- Gabrielle Dorziat as Adèle Lacaud
- Fernand Ledoux as Fernand Lacaud
- Marthe Mercadier as la fille de la terrasse
- Brigitte Bardot as Mimi
- Serge Reggiani as Claude Lacaud
- Amedeo Letizia as Cico
- Barbara Laage as Nina
- Robert Strauss Cast
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