Movie: The Act

Top 10 Billed Cast

Samuel Barnett
Samuel Barnett

Matthews

Simon Lennon
Simon Lennon

Jimmy

Cyril Nri
Cyril Nri

Edna May

Annette Badland
Annette Badland

Flo

Ian Hallard
Ian Hallard

Emmeline

Matthew Baldwin
Matthew Baldwin

Christabelle

Jim Conway
Jim Conway

Detective

Tracy Anne Green
Tracy Anne Green

Deardrie

Zara Cooke
Zara Cooke

Prostitute

Simon Robins
Simon Robins

Police Officer

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    2020-10-28

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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