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Nighthawks( 1978)

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Overview

In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ken Robertson

      Jim

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      Derek Jarman

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      Tony Westrope

      Mike

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      Rachel Nicholas James

      Judy

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      Maureen Dolan

      Pat

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      Stuart Turton

      Neal

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      Clive Peters

      Peter

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      Robert Merrick

      John

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      Frank Dilbert

      American

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      Peter Radmall

      Artist

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      Ernest Brightmore

      Headmaster

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      John Angel

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    5
    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Jun 04 2023
    The problem with this look at late 70's British gay lifestyle, is that it is a little too realistic to carry off with any sort of interest. Like most stories about people on the hunt for romance/sex etc., it is incredibly introspective. Ken Robertson is a really quite dull, full of himself "Jim" - a teacher by day who looks for love in gay pubs/clubs at night. He picks up an array of folks, sometimes he has sex, sometimes not.... same old, same old... (regardless of your sexuality). If it weren't for the fact that it was set just before the dawn of Mrs. Thatcher's Clause 28 Britain, which at th...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • london, england
    • school teacher
    • lgbt
    • gay theme