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Writers:

Robert Anderson (teleplay)
Barry Farrell (book)

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Release Date:

8 December 1981 (USA) more

Genre:

Biography | Drama more

Plot:

The biographical drama of the difficult recovery of the actress Patricia Neal with the help of her husband... more | add synopsis

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Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 nominations more

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Slow recovery more (4 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Glenda Jackson ... Patricia Neal

Dirk Bogarde ... Roald Dahl
Ken Kercheval ... Dr. Charles Canton

Jane Merrow ... Val Eaton
John Reilly ... Barry Farrell
Mildred Dunnock ... Herself

Sydney Penny ... Tessa Dahl
Robby Kiger ... Theo Dahl (as Robbie Kiger)
Priscilla Morrill ... Sarah
James Hayden ... Martin Sheen
Angela Cheyne ... Angela
Edward Bell ... Dick Shepherd
Constance Chapman ... Mrs. Bateman
Jessica Rains ... Nurse Jean

Christopher Murray ... Rod
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

An Act of Love: The Patricia Neal Story
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Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Company:

Lawrence Schiller Productions more

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Trivia:

Dirk Bogarde was an 11th hour casting choice replacing an actor who dropped out more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Slow recovery, 8 September 2006
Author: alxnrth from United States

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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