Who stars in The Act?

The Act stars Samuel Barnett (Matthews), Simon Lennon (Jimmy), Cyril Nri (Edna May), Annette Badland (Flo), Ian Hallard (Emmeline). The film was directed by Thomas Hescott.

The Act has a runtime of 18 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated N/A.

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The Act holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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The Act (2020) Movie

Name: The Act
Director: Thomas Hescott
Genre: Drama, Short
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: PT18mM
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Samuel Barnett, Simon Lennon, Cyril Nri, Annette Badland, Ian Hallard

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The Act

2020Thomas Hescott

IMDb: 7.2/10

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"Effeminate, depraved, exhibitionist, and looking for love"

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.

DramaShort

London, EnglandLgbtSoho London1960sGay ThemeShort FilmHomosexualityDecriminalizationLgbt History

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