The Act (2020)
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.
Top billed cast
Samuel BarnettMatthews
Simon LennonJimmy
Cyril NriEdna May
Annette BadlandFlo
Ian HallardEmmeline
Matthew BaldwinChristabelle
Jim ConwayDetective
Tracy Anne GreenDeardrie- Zara CookeProstitute
- Simon RobinsPolice Officer
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