The Act

The Act

2020
18m
6.4

6.4/10

7 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
130 Elektra Films Cinema Hades Hades Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

london, england lgbt soho london 1960s gay theme short film homosexuality decriminalization lgbt history

Quick Facts

Release Date October 28, 2020
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt11602406

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

Matthew Baldwin
Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway
Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green
Tracy Anne Green

Deardrie

Zara Cooke
Zara Cooke

Prostitute

Simon Robins
Simon Robins

Police Officer

Simon Donohue
Simon Donohue

Police Officer

David Alexander
David Alexander

Police Officer

Key Crew

Thomas Hescott
Director
Thomas Hescott
Executive Producer
Pete Lawson
Screenplay
Oliver Kent
Executive Producer
Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano
Producer
Matthew Baldwin
Screenplay
Thomas Hescott
Screenplay