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Acte d'amour

Original title: The Patricia Neal Story
  • TV Movie
  • 1981
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Dirk Bogarde and Glenda Jackson in Acte d'amour (1981)
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Award-winning Hollywood actress Patricia Neal suffered three massive strokes and was unable to walk or talk, leaving her husband, the author Roald Dahl, to look after their children and care... Read allAward-winning Hollywood actress Patricia Neal suffered three massive strokes and was unable to walk or talk, leaving her husband, the author Roald Dahl, to look after their children and care for her.Award-winning Hollywood actress Patricia Neal suffered three massive strokes and was unable to walk or talk, leaving her husband, the author Roald Dahl, to look after their children and care for her.

  • Directors
    • Anthony Harvey
    • Anthony Page
  • Writers
    • Robert Anderson
    • Barry Farrell
  • Stars
    • Glenda Jackson
    • Dirk Bogarde
    • Ken Kercheval
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    231
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Anthony Harvey
      • Anthony Page
    • Writers
      • Robert Anderson
      • Barry Farrell
    • Stars
      • Glenda Jackson
      • Dirk Bogarde
      • Ken Kercheval
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 nominations total

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    Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson
    • Patricia Neal
    Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde
    • Roald Dahl
    Ken Kercheval
    Ken Kercheval
    • Dr. Charles Canton
    Jane Merrow
    Jane Merrow
    • Val Eaton
    John Reilly
    John Reilly
    • Barry Farrell
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Self
    Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny
    • Tessa Dahl
    Robby Kiger
    • Theo Dahl
    • (as Robbie Kiger)
    Priscilla Morrill
    Priscilla Morrill
    • Sarah
    James Hayden
    James Hayden
    • Martin Sheen
    Angela Cheyne
    • Angela
    Edward Michael Bell
    • Dick Shepherd
    • (as Edward Bell)
    Constance Chapman
    Constance Chapman
    • Mrs. Bateman
    Jessica Rains
    • Nurse Jean
    Christopher Murray
    Christopher Murray
    • Rod
    Pamela Dunlap
    Pamela Dunlap
    • Speech Therapist
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • 1st Woman
    Gabrielle Daye
    Gabrielle Daye
    • Mrs. Ingrams
    • Directors
      • Anthony Harvey
      • Anthony Page
    • Writers
      • Robert Anderson
      • Barry Farrell
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    9skybird101

    OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE FIGHT NEEDED TO RECOVER FROM STROKE

    For the most part the techniques used to recover was good. Better methods are available now but the "fight" is still needed. And to reinvent your own therapy is still too much needed. I encourage all strokees to view this movie!. Love, Light, and Rainbows Ma
    alxnrth

    Slow recovery

    Twenty-two years after seeing this film, I suffered a stroke subsequent to brain surgery. after 3 1/2 years, even though my mobility is much improved, I still have paralysis in left hand and arm. Unfortunately Blue Cross Blue Shield only paid for rehabilitation for several months or I might have progressed more than I have. I am still hopeful for the 100% recovery which doctors told me I could "probably" expect back in 2003.

    I have nothing but admiration for Patricia Neal & her fight for recovery. The progress I have made is the result of work and the support of loved ones and friends. Paralysis is baffling. Sometimes I feel like I'm grasping with my hand, I suppose in a phenomenon similar to an amputee who still feels the missing limb. Dale Hix

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    • Trivia
      Sir Dirk Bogarde was a last minute casting choice, replacing an actor who dropped out.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Patricia Neal Story
    • Production company
      • Lawrence Schiller Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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