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The Act

The Act

# Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
Drama
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2020-10-28
⌚ Running Time: 18 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

Samuel Barnett original image
Matthews
Samuel Barnett
Simon Lennon original image
Jimmy
Simon Lennon
Cyril Nri original image
Edna May
Cyril Nri
Annette Badland original image
Flo
Annette Badland
Ian Hallard original image
Emmeline
Ian Hallard
Matthew Baldwin original image
Christabelle
Matthew Baldwin
Jim Conway original image
Detective
Jim Conway
Tracy Anne Green original image
Deardrie
Tracy Anne Green
Zara Cooke original image
Prostitute
Zara Cooke
Simon Robins original image
Police Officer
Simon Robins
Simon Donohue original image
Police Officer
Simon Donohue
David Alexander original image
Police Officer
David Alexander

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