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7.0/10 • 5

2020-10-280h 18m

Drama

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.

Directors
Thomas Hescott
Editors
David I'anson

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Samuel Barnett

    Samuel Barnett

    Matthews

  2. Simon Lennon

    Simon Lennon

    Jimmy

  3. Cyril Nri

    Cyril Nri

    Edna May

  4. Annette Badland

    Annette Badland

    Flo

  5. Ian Hallard

    Ian Hallard

    Emmeline

  6. Matthew Baldwin

    Matthew Baldwin

    Christabelle

  7. Jim Conway

    Jim Conway

    Detective

  8. Tracy Anne Green

    Tracy Anne Green

    Deardrie

  9. Zara Cooke

    Zara Cooke

    Prostitute

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Revenue
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Keywords
lgbtsoho londongay themeshort filmhomosexualitydecriminalization