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Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

The Act

6.4202018m

Drama

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.

Directed by Thomas Hescott

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CAST

The people behind the story

Samuel Barnett

Samuel BarnettMatthews

Simon Lennon

Simon LennonJimmy

Cyril Nri

Cyril NriEdna May

Annette Badland

Annette BadlandFlo

Ian Hallard

Ian HallardEmmeline

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Matthew BaldwinChristabelle

Jim Conway

Jim ConwayDetective

Tracy Anne Green

Tracy Anne GreenDeardrie