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Against the Law

201783 min 6.8 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

United Kingdom, March 24, 1954. Ten years before the decriminalization of homosexuality, journalist Peter Wildeblood and his friends Lord Montagu and Michael Pitt-Rivers are convicted and imprisoned for indecency and sodomy.

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Release / first air2017-03-16
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, History, Romance
DirectorFergus O'Brien
WriterBrian Fillis
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionBBC Studios, The Wellcome Trust

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10 cast members
Daniel MaysDaniel MaysPeter Wildeblood
Richard GaddRichard GaddEddie McNally
Mark GatissMark GatissDr. Landers
Charlie Creed-MilesCharlie Creed-MilesSuperintendent Jones
Richard DillaneRichard DillaneProsecutor Roberts
Paul KeatingPaul KeatingFanny
Mark Edel-HuntMark Edel-HuntEdward Montagu
David RobbDavid RobbLord Wolfenden
Josh CollinsJosh CollinsMichael Pitt-Rivers
Daniel BettsDaniel BettsDefense Rawlinson

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#based on true story#law and ethics#male homosexuality#based on memoir or autobiography#docudrama#sexual repression#semi-documentary#lgbt#1950s#criminal trial#queer britannia#social prejudice#gay theme

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