Act of Will

Act of Will

Act of Will

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Act of Will

1989- 1989

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

3.8(4 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Act of Will is a 1989 mini-series directed by Don Sharp. It the third mini series based on a Barbara Taylor Bradford novel he had directed and was an early lead role for Elizabeth Hurley.

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Tyne Tees Television

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3 members

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Serena Gordon

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Serena Gordon

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Melanie Jessop

Laurette Crowther

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Lynsey Baxter

Jane Sedgewick

Lynsey Baxter

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