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Cast
Ron Howard
as Leon Cybulkowski
Robert Foxworth
as Andrew Rose
Mickey Rourke
as Joseph Cybulkowski
David Spielberg
as Victor Burton
Jacqueline Brookes
as Eugenia Cybulkowski
Sondra West
as Margaret Cybulkowski
Gail Youngs
as Joan Gruber
Mary Kay Place
as Becky Wiggins
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Warren Fitzpatrick
Peter Hobbs
as Judge Traviera
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes3
DirectorJud Taylor
WritersMichael De Guzman
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAct of Love
About Act of Love
A tragic motorcycle accident leaves one brother paralyzed while the other brother is left guilt-ridden. Seeing his brother struggle with his new life of limited mobility and function, the young man finds his own life weighed down by his thoughts and feelings about the accident. Motivated by his emotions and the suffering of his brother, the young man performs an "act of love" which creates more chaos for him.
Directed by Jud Taylor, Act of Love leans on a strong ensemble — Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth, Mickey Rourke — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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