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The Act
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The Act

2020-10-28 · 18 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.

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Directors
Thomas Hescott
Production companies
130 Elektra Films, Cinema Hades, Hades Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Samuel BarnettSamuel BarnettMatthews
Simon LennonSimon LennonJimmy
Cyril NriCyril NriEdna May
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandFlo
Ian HallardIan HallardEmmeline
Matthew BaldwinChristabelle
Jim ConwayJim ConwayDetective
Tracy Anne GreenTracy Anne GreenDeardrie
Zara CookeProstitute
Simon RobinsPolice Officer
Simon DonohuePolice Officer
David AlexanderDavid AlexanderPolice Officer

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