The Act
The Act

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

london, englandlgbtsoho london1960sgay themeshort filmhomosexualitydecriminalizationlgbt history

Production House

130 Elektra Films
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Hades Films

Audience Score

64%

7 votes

Skip12%
Timepass29%
Go for it37%
Perfection22%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

Cast

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

Simon Donohue

Police Officer

David Alexander

David Alexander

Police Officer

// crew

Crew

Thomas Hescott

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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