Act of the Heart (1970)
- 6.1
- 103 mins
- Drama
Storyline
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?—Eugene Kim
Plot Keywords
undressing, self destructiveness, nudity, female nudity, catholic, religious fanatic, religion, protestant
Short Review
Actress Bujold is incontestably a beguiling martyr, alternatingly childlike and womanly. But the force of her radiance is blunted by the conventionality of her role.
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