Act of Love
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Act of Love is a 1980 made-for-TV film adaptation of the book Act of Love: The Killing of George Zygmanik by Judith Paige Mitchell
. 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
. Film also features Married… with Children star David Faustino
. The score
was composed by Billy Goldenberg
.
Judith Paige Mitchell
Judith Paige Mitchell was a television writer, executive producer and novelist.-Literary credits:As Paige Mitchell, her Southern-themed novels include* A Wilderness of Monkeys * Love is Not a Safe Country...
. It was directed by Jud Taylor
Jud Taylor
Judson Taylor was an American actor, television director and television producer. He sometimes used the pseudonym Alan Smithee....
and written for screen by Michael De Guzman. It stars Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Ronald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
, Robert Foxworth
Robert Foxworth
Robert Heath Foxworth is an American film, stage and television actor.-Early life and career:Foxworth was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Erna Beth , a writer, and John Howard Foxworth, a roofing contractor...
, Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke, Jr. is an American actor, screenwriter and retired boxer, who has appeared primarily as a leading man in action, drama, and thriller films....
, David Spielberg and Jacqueline Brookes
Jacqueline Brookes
Jacqueline Victoire Brookes is an American actress known for her work on stage, off and on Broadway.Brookes was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the daughter of Maria Victoire and Frederick Jack Brookes, an investment banker...
. Film also features Married… with Children star David Faustino
David Faustino
David Anthony Faustino is an American actor and rap artist primarily known for his role as Bud Bundy on the sitcom Married with Children.-Early life:...
. The score
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
was composed by Billy Goldenberg
Billy Goldenberg
William Leon "Billy" Goldenberg is an American composer most known for his work on television and film....
.