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The Act

202018 min 6.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love”

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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Release / first air2020-10-28
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorThomas Hescott
WriterPete Lawson
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
Production130 Elektra Films, Cinema Hades

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10 cast members
Samuel BarnettSamuel BarnettMatthews
Simon LennonSimon LennonJimmy
Cyril NriCyril NriEdna May
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandFlo
Ian HallardIan HallardEmmeline
Matthew BaldwinMatthew BaldwinChristabelle
Jim ConwayJim ConwayDetective
Tracy Anne GreenTracy Anne GreenDeardrie
Zara CookeZara CookeProstitute
Simon RobinsSimon RobinsPolice Officer

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#london, england#lgbt#soho london#1960s#gay theme#short film#homosexuality#decriminalization#lgbt history

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