Act of Sorrow

In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

Director: Pasquale Squitieri

Cast

Claudia Cardinale

Elena

Bruno Cremer

Armando

Karl Zinny

Sandro

Giulia Boschi

Martina

Memè Perlini

Ramella

Ferruccio De Ceresa

Salvi

Enrico Lo Verso

Geraci

Tania Alexander

Fiora