The Act
Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
18 min
Release Date
2020-10-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.2
Samuel Barnett
Matthews
Simon Lennon
Jimmy
Cyril Nri
Edna May
Annette Badland
Flo
Ian Hallard
Emmeline
Matthew Baldwin
Christabelle
Jim Conway
Detective
Tracy Anne Green
Deardrie
Zara Cooke
Prostitute
Simon Robins
Police Officer
Simon Donohue
Police Officer
David Alexander
Police Officer
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0.0
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9.0
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0.0
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4.0
Touchscreen
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7.0
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6.0
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0.0
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6.5
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6.1
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6.0
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2021-06-16 | en
7.5
Leylak
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7.1
Show Me Love
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7.2
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0.0
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0.0
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5.1
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6.2
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0.0
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0.0
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