Act of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television film adaptation of the book Act of Love: The Killing of George Zygmanik by Judith Paige Mitchell. It is based on a true story.
It was directed by Jud Taylor and written for screen by Michael De Guzman. It stars Ron Howard,(20 March 1980). Howard will star in movie for NBC, San Bernardino Sun (Associated Press story), p. B-13 Robert Foxworth, Mickey Rourke, David Spielberg and Jacqueline Brookes. The film also features David Faustino. The score was composed by Billy Goldenberg.Gray, Beverly. Ron Howard: From Mayberry to the Moon...and Beyond, p. 247 (2003)
The story concerns a man performing euthanasia on his paralyzed brother.Gitlin, Todd. Inside Prime Time, p. 150 (2d ed. 1994)(21 September 1980). Behind the Scenes, The Journal (Ogdensburg, New York) (pdf p. 47) (brief interview with Mary Kay Place)
It was the sixth most-watched prime time television program in the United States for the week of its debut in September 1980.(1 October 1980). NBC Again Tops Week's Rating Race, Reno Gazette-Journal (23.4 rating, or 18.2 million homes)
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