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Sep 24, 1980 · Old country traditions and values cause Ron Howard to honor the pleas of his brother (played by Mickey Rourke), a quadriplegic following a motorcycle accident, to end his life, and then to stand trial for first-degree murder after the mercy killing.
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- Drama
- Jud Taylor
- 1980-09-24
Act of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television film adaptation of the book Act of Love: The Killing of George Zygmanik by Judith Paige Mitchell. It is based on a true story. It was directed by Jud Taylor and written for screen by Michael De Guzman. It stars Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth, Mickey Rourke, David Spielberg and Jacqueline Brookes.
- Drama
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A lawyer (Robert Foxworth) defends a first-generation U.S. citizen (Ron Howard) on trial for the mercy killing of his quadriplegic brother (Mickey Rourke).
- Jud Taylor
- Drama
- Ron Howard
Brief Synopsis. Old country traditions and values cause Ron Howard to honor the pleas of his brother (played by Mickey Rourke), a quadriplegic following a motorcycle accident, to end his life, and then to stand trial for first-degree murder after the mercy killing.
- Jud Taylor
- Ron Howard
Act of Love. 1980 1h 44m. Drama, TV Movie. 5.3 40% 50% Add to Watchlist. Old country traditions and values cause Ron Howard to honor the pleas of his brother (played by Mickey Rourke), a quadriplegic following a motorcycle accident, to end his life, and then to stand trial for first-degree murder after the mercy killing.
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Act of Love. Old country traditions and values cause Ron Howard to honor the pleas of his brother (played by Mickey Rourke), a quadriplegic following a motorcycle accident, to end his life, and then to stand trial for first-degree murder after the mercy killing. Starring Ron Howard & Mickey Rourke. 4 1 h 28 min 1980.