The Act

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The Act (2020)

Directed by Thomas Hescott

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

Drama · 18m

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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Cast

Samuel Barnett Matthews Simon Lennon Jimmy Cyril Nri Edna May Annette Badland Flo Ian Hallard Emmeline
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Matthew Baldwin Christabelle Jim Conway Detective Tracy Anne Green Deardrie
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Zara Cooke Prostitute
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Simon Robins Police Officer
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Simon Donohue Police Officer David Alexander Police Officer

Crew

Director
Thomas Hescott
Screenplay
Pete Lawson, Thomas Hescott, Matthew Baldwin
Director of Photography
Chris Fergusson
Editor
David I'anson
Producer
Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano

Details

Release date
2020-10-28
Runtime
18m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
130 Elektra Films, Cinema Hades, Hades Films