The Act
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.
Thomas Hescott Director
Pete Lawson Screenplay
Thomas Hescott Screenplay
Top Billed Cast
Samuel Barnett
Matthews
Simon Lennon
Jimmy
Cyril Nri
Edna May
Annette Badland
Flo
Ian Hallard
Emmeline
Matthew Baldwin
Christabelle
Jim Conway
Detective
Tracy Anne Green
Deardrie
Zara Cooke
Prostitute
Simon Robins
Police Officer
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