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Feature film — 2020

The Act (2020)

6.40h 18mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

130 Elektra Films / Cinema Hades / Hades Films

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Director: Thomas Hescott

On screen

Cast & crew

Samuel Barnett as Matthews

Samuel Barnett

Matthews

Simon Lennon as Jimmy

Simon Lennon

Jimmy

Cyril Nri as Edna May

Cyril Nri

Edna May

Annette Badland as Flo

Annette Badland

Flo

Ian Hallard as Emmeline

Ian Hallard

Emmeline

M

Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway as Detective

Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green as Deardrie

Tracy Anne Green

Deardrie

Z

Zara Cooke

Prostitute

S

Simon Robins

Police Officer

S

Simon Donohue

Police Officer

David Alexander as Police Officer

David Alexander

Police Officer

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