Movie·2020·0h 18m
The Act
Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Pete Lawson, Matthew Baldwin
Producer
Thomas Hescott, Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano
Cinematography
Chris Fergusson
Editor
David I'anson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Samuel Barnett
Matthews
Simon Lennon
Jimmy
Cyril Nri
Edna May
Annette Badland
Flo
Ian Hallard
Emmeline
Matthew Baldwin
Christabelle
Jim Conway
Detective
Tracy Anne Green
Deardrie
Zara Cooke
Prostitute
Simon Robins
Police Officer
Simon Donohue
Police Officer
David Alexander
Police Officer
// crew
Crew
Thomas Hescott
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
David I'anson
Editor
Pete Lawson
Screenplay
Matthew Baldwin
Screenplay
Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano
Producer
Oliver Kent
Executive Producer
Chris Fergusson
Director of Photography
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