Against the Law
Originally released in 2017. Against the Law is a drama/history film. directed by Fergus O'Brien. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, and Mark Gatiss
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Mays
as Peter Wildeblood
Richard Gadd
as Eddie McNally
Mark Gatiss
as Dr. Landers
Charlie Creed-Miles
as Superintendent Jones
Richard Dillane
as Prosecutor Roberts
Paul Keating
as Fanny
Mark Edel-Hunt
as Edward Montagu
David Robb
as Lord Wolfenden
Josh Collins
as Michael Pitt-Rivers
Daniel Betts
as Defense Rawlinson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Studios
- The Wellcome Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Against the Law about?
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 imprisone...
Who directed Against the Law?
Against the Law was directed by Fergus O'Brien.
How long is Against the Law?
Against the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Against the Law released?
Against the Law was released on March 16, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Against the Law?
The main cast of Against the Law includes Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, Mark Gatiss, Charlie Creed-Miles, Richard Dillane.