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The Act

MOVIE • 2020

The Act

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.

TMDB ★ 3.2/5Votes: 8
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Drama

Top Cast

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Matthews

Simon Lennon

Simon Lennon

Jimmy

Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Edna May

Annette Badland

Annette Badland

Flo

Ian Hallard

Ian Hallard

Emmeline

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Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway

Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green

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

David Alexander

Police Officer

Thomas Hescott

Thomas Hescott

Director

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David I'anson

Editor

Where to watch

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Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 28, 2020

Runtime

18 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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