Plainclothes(2025)
Everyone has a secret.
In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.
Movie: Plainclothes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lucas
Andrew
Emily
Marie
Ron
Uncle Paul
Lt. Sollars
Christian
Jeff
Jessie
Video Trailer Plainclothes
Video: Official Streaming Trailer
Official Streaming Trailer
Official Trailer
Adam Zmith on PLAINCLOTHES, the history of queer public life and the law in the UK
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Conversations @ Curzon | Russell Tovey on Plainclothes, the 1990s and the Power of Storytelling
His lips are sealed.
In Cinemas 10 October
In Cinemas 10 October
Is this hard for you?
Life through his eyes.
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Official Streaming Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Adam Zmith on PLAINCLOTHES, the history of queer public life and the law in the UK - Featurette
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Conversations @ Curzon | Russell Tovey on Plainclothes, the 1990s and the Power of Storytelling - Featurette
His lips are sealed. - Teaser
In Cinemas 10 October - Teaser
In Cinemas 10 October - Teaser
Is this hard for you? - Teaser
Life through his eyes. - Teaser
Meet the Artist 2025: Carmen Emmi on “Plainclothes” - Featurette
Official Teaser - Teaser
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