Act of Love (1953)

6.9/10 108 min Drama War Romance

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.

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Robert Teller

Dany Robin

Lise Gudayec

Gabrielle Dorziat

Adèle Lacaud

Fernand Ledoux

Fernand Lacaud

Marthe Mercadier

Girl On Terrace

Brigitte Bardot

Mimi

Serge Reggiani

Claude Lacaud

Amedeo Letizia

Cico

Barbara Laage

Nina

Robert Strauss

Johnny Blackwood

George Mathews

Henderson

Richard Benedict

Pete

Sydney Chaplin

Soldier

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Dancer (uncredited)

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