The invention relates to a device (10) for actuating the closure of a movable part (12) of a motor vehicle, in particular a door, or hatchback, or similar, comprising a support (11) that can be fixed to the inner face of the movable part (12), a bearing unit (20) that can be pivoted about a first axis (13) provided on the support (11) and a handle element (40) with a first (41) and a second end (42), said first and second end (41, 42) being located on the bearing unit (20). According to the invention, the bearing unit (20) is equipped with a retaining element (24) which lies at a distance from the first axis (13) and on which the first end (41) is situated. Said first end (41) at least partially surrounds the retaining element (24).