Act of The Heart

– A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Act of the Heart (1970)

A woman's peculiar religious convictions lead her on a self-destructive path.

Producing Country:
Genre:
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:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10