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An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

1948 · 91 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (20 votes)
Dir. Michael Gordon · Starring Fredric March, Edmond O'Brien, Florence Eldridge, Geraldine Brooks, Stanley Ridges, John McIntire

“Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?”

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A man kills his terminally ill wife to prevent her further suffering.

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A deeply affecting, morally complex drama that grapples with profound questions of life, death, and love. Its somber tone and deliberate pacing invite introspection, making for a powerful, albeit heavy, viewing experience.

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