Act of Sorrow

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Claudia CardinaleElena

Bruno CremerArmando

Karl Zinny

Karl ZinnySandro

Giulia BoschiMartina

Memè PerliniRamella

Ferruccio De CeresaSalvi

Enrico Lo VersoGeraci

Tania AlexanderFiora

Maria BelfioreLucia

Gabriele MuccinoZico

Aline PilatoMadre Drogato