An Act of Murder

An Act of Murder

Mercy or Murder? Can you condemn this man?

NR 1948 · 91 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Drama

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

Directed by Michael Gordon · Written by Michael Blankfort

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