Act of The Heart
– A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path...
Release Date:
25 Nov 1970
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
GP
Director:
Paul Almond
Writer:
Paul Almond
Main Actors:
Geneviève Bujold, Donald Sutherland, Monique Leyrac, Sharon Acker
Plot:
Martha Hayes, a woman fanatically devoted to Jesus Christ, ekes out a meager existence in Montreal, Canada. As a singer in an Anglican Church choir, Martha meets and is fascinated by Father Michael Ferrier, an Augustinian monk who's the guest conductor for an interfaith concert. How far is Martha willing to go to show her devotion to God?
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win.
Production:
Universal
Ratings: