Movie

Against the Law

★ 6.8(26)20171h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Fergus O'Brien
Release date: 2017-03-16
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Studios

Against the Law — trailer

About Against the Law

Against the Law is a 2017 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by Fergus O'Brien, starring Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd and Mark Gatiss. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Against the Law in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Daniel Mays

Peter Wildeblood

Richard Gadd

Eddie McNally

Mark Gatiss

Dr. Landers

Charlie Creed-Miles

Superintendent Jones

Richard Dillane

Prosecutor Roberts

Paul Keating

Fanny

Mark Edel-Hunt

Edward Montagu

David Robb

Lord Wolfenden

Josh Collins

Michael Pitt-Rivers

Daniel Betts

Defense Rawlinson

Timothy Watson

Clerk of Assize

Barney White

Dan Starling

Themes & keywords

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Against the Law in Brazil?+

Against the Law is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Against the Law on Netflix?+

Against the Law is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is Against the Law?+

Against the Law has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Against the Law?+

Against the Law stars Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, Mark Gatiss, Charlie Creed-Miles and Richard Dillane.

When did Against the Law come out?+

Against the Law is a 2017 movie directed by Fergus O'Brien.

What genre is Against the Law?+

Against the Law is Drama, History, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed Against the Law?+

Against the Law was directed by Fergus O'Brien.