Act of Love 1953
“WANTED for desertion! WANTED for questioning!...WANTING only each other!”
What is Act of Love?
Act of Love is a 1953 drama, war, and romance film based on Alfred Hayes' 1949 novel The Girl on the Via Flaminia. The story follows Robert Teller, a former soldier on holiday on the French Riviera, as he recalls his relationship with a poor girl named Lise during World War II in France.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1953
- Studios
- Benagoss Productions
- Genres
- Drama, War, Romance
- Updated
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Act of Love is a 1953 drama, war, and romance film based on Alfred Hayes' 1949 novel The Girl on the Via Flaminia. The story follows Robert Teller, a former soldier on holiday on the French Riviera, as he recalls his relationship with a poor girl named Lise during World War II in France. Their attempt to marry is thwarted when Teller's commanding officer forbids the union following accusations of prostitution against Lise.
The film maintains a tone of romantic conflict and wartime struggle, focusing on the obstacles the couple faces due to military law and social standing. The narrative transitions between the present day on the French Riviera and the events of the war, concluding with Teller discovering the truth about Lise's whereabouts.
Should you watch it?
“A former soldier recounts a forbidden wartime romance complicated by accusations and military authority.”
- Explores the emotional toll of World War II on personal relationships
- Features a narrative structure utilizing flashbacks to recount past events
- Based on the 1949 novel The Girl on the Via Flaminia by Alfred Hayes
- The plot involves heavy themes of prostitution and military restriction
Watch it if you enjoy dramas about love tested by the constraints of war and social stigma.
This is a drama, war, and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
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What is the runtime of Act of Love?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Is Act of Love based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1949 novel The Girl on the Via Flaminia by Alfred Hayes.
Where is the film set?
The story takes place in France, specifically featuring the French Riviera.
What are the primary genres of the film?
The film is categorized as a drama, war, and romance.
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