The Act
“Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love”
6.4/ 10(7 votes)
18m
October 28, 2020
EN
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.
Directed byThomas Hescott
Cast (12)
Samuel Barnett
Matthews
Simon Lennon
Jimmy
Cyril Nri
Edna May
Annette Badland
Flo
Ian Hallard
Emmeline
Matthew Baldwin
Christabelle
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