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The Act

Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
Oct 28, 2020 · 18m
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Drama

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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
Matthew Baldwin
Christabelle
Jim Conway
Detective
Tracy Anne Green
Deardrie
Directed by Thomas Hescott

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
130 Elektra Films, Cinema Hades, Hades Films
Country
GB

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