Act of Love (1953)
WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!
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: Anatole Litvak
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: December 17, 1953
Cast
- Kirk Douglas - Robert Teller
- Dany Robin - Lise Gudayec
- Gabrielle Dorziat - Adèle Lacaud
- Fernand Ledoux - Fernand Lacaud
- Marthe Mercadier - la fille de la terrasse
- Brigitte Bardot - Mimi
- Serge Reggiani - Claude Lacaud
- Amedeo Letizia - Cico
- Barbara Laage - Nina
- Robert Strauss - Sgt. Johnny Blackwood
Screenplay
- Joseph Kessel (Screenplay)
- Irwin Shaw
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Editing: Léonide Azar, William Hornbeck
Production: Benagoss Productions
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, prostitution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Act of Love about?
- 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.
- Who directed Act of Love?
- Act of Love was directed by Anatole Litvak.
- Who stars in Act of Love?
- Act of Love stars Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Fernand Ledoux, Marthe Mercadier, Brigitte Bardot.
- How long is Act of Love?
- Act of Love has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Act of Love?
- Act of Love is a Drama, War, Romance film.
- Where was Act of Love produced?
- Act of Love was produced in France, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Act of Love?
- The themes of Act of Love include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.