The Act

The Act (2020)

28/10/2020 (GB)
Drama
18m

Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

Overview

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.

  • Thomas HescottDirector, Screenplay
  • Pete LawsonScreenplay
  • Matthew BaldwinScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • lgbt
  • soho london
  • gay theme
  • short film
  • homosexuality
  • decriminalization

Top Billed Cast

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Matthews

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

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