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Against the Law

Against the Law

United Kingdom, March 24, 1954. Ten years before the decriminalization of homosexuality, journalist Peter Wildeblood and his friends Lord Montagu and Michael Pitt-Rivers are convicted and imprisoned for indecency and sodomy.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Against the Law
  • Genres: Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2017-03-16
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: BBC Studios, The Wellcome Trust
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.8382
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

as Peter Wildeblood

Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd

as Eddie McNally

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

as Dr. Landers

Charlie Creed-Miles

Charlie Creed-Miles

as Superintendent Jones

Richard Dillane

Richard Dillane

as Prosecutor Roberts

Paul Keating

Paul Keating

as Fanny

Mark Edel-Hunt

Mark Edel-Hunt

as Edward Montagu

David Robb

David Robb

as Lord Wolfenden

Josh Collins

Josh Collins

as Michael Pitt-Rivers

Daniel Betts

Daniel Betts

as Defense Rawlinson

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Keywords

based on true storylaw and ethicsmale homosexualitybased on memoir or autobiographydocudramasexual repressionsemi-documentarylgbt1950scriminal trialqueer britanniasocial prejudicegay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Against the Law?

Against the Law is a Drama, History, Romance, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2017-03-16.

Who are the main actors in Against the Law?

The main cast includes Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, Mark Gatiss, Charlie Creed-Miles, Richard Dillane, .

Where can I watch Against the Law online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Against the Law is available.

Is Against the Law based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Against the Law?

Against the Law has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Against the Law?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Against the Law?

The soundtrack was composed by BBC Studios, The Wellcome Trust. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Against the Law filmed?

Against the Law was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Against the Law?

The total runtime of Against the Law is 83 minutes.

Is Against the Law suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Against the Law?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Against the Law.

Does Against the Law have a post-credit scene?

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