CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 0h 18m

The Act

Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

64%(8)IMDbDrama

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.

Directed byThomas Hescott

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 18m
Language: EN
Released: October 28, 2020

Studios

130 Elektra FilmsCinema HadesHades Films

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Matthews

Simon Lennon

Simon Lennon

Jimmy

Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Edna May

Annette Badland

Annette Badland

Flo

Ian Hallard

Ian Hallard

Emmeline

Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway

Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green

Tracy Anne Green

Deardrie

Zara Cooke

Prostitute

Simon Robins

Police Officer

Creative team

Directed by: Thomas Hescott
Written by: Matthew Baldwin
Pete Lawson
Produced by: Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano

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