The Act (2020)
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.
Director:
Thomas Hescott
Writers:
Pete Lawson, Thomas Hescott, Matthew Baldwin.
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Samuel Barnett as Matthews |
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Simon Lennon as Jimmy |
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Cyril Nri as Edna May |
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Annette Badland as Flo |
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Ian Hallard as Emmeline |
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Matthew Baldwin as Christabelle |
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Jim Conway as Detective |
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Tracy Anne Green as Deardrie |
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Zara Cooke as Prostitute |
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Simon Robins as Police Officer |
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Simon Donohue as Police Officer |
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David Alexander as Police Officer |
| Directing | Thomas Hescott | Director |
| Editing | David I'anson | Editor |
| Writing | Pete Lawson | Screenplay |
| Writing | Thomas Hescott | Screenplay |
| Writing | Matthew Baldwin | Screenplay |
| Production | Thomas Hescott | Executive Producer |
| Production | Anna Elettra Pizzi De Gaetano | Producer |
| Production | Matthew Baldwin | Associate Producer |
| Production | Oliver Kent | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Chris Fergusson | Director of Photography |