Act of Love (1980)
1h 44m
Running Time
September 24, 1980Release Date
Act of Love (1980)
1h 44m
Running Time
September 24, 1980Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Ron Howard
Leon Cybulkowski
Robert Foxworth
Andrew Rose
Mickey Rourke
Joseph Cybulkowski
David Spielberg
Victor Burton
Jacqueline Brookes
Eugenia Cybulkowski
Jud Taylor
Director
Sondra West
Margaret Cybulkowski
Michael De Guzman
Writer
Gail Youngs
Joan Gruber
Mary Kay Place
Becky Wiggins
Judith Paige Mitchell
Writer
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Warren Fitzpatrick
Bruce J. Sallan
Producer
Peter Hobbs
Judge Traviera
Billy Goldenberg
Composer
Kent Williams
Dr. Mitchell
Michael D. Margulies
Cinematographer
Chris Mulkey
Nurse Watkins
Michael Flanagan
Dr. Gerald Oliver
Laurence Haddon
Doctor
Brian Farrell
Mr. Carney
Pat Corley
Sgt. Waterson
David Faustino
Joey
Jane Bray
Ruth
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Wiki.
Act of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television film adaptation of the book Act of Love: The Killing of George Zygmanik by Judith Paige Mitchell. It is based on a true story.It was directed by Jud Taylor and written for screen by Michael De Guzman. It stars Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth, Mickey Rourke, David Spielberg and Jacqueline Brookes. Film also features Married... with Children star David Faustino. The score was composed by Billy Goldenberg.The story concerns a man performing euthanasia on his paralyzed brother.It was the sixth most-watched prime time television program in the United States for the week of its debut in September 1980.