The Act(2020)
Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love
Synopsis
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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The Act is available to stream on The Roku Channel and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
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The Act was released in 2020.
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The Act runs for 18 minutes.
Who directed The Act?+
The Act was directed by Thomas Hescott.
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The Act stars Samuel Barnett, Simon Lennon, Cyril Nri, Annette Badland and Ian Hallard.
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