Against the Law
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.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2017-07-17
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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
James Gaddas
Governor Cockayne
Claire Bond
Iris
Matthew Canny
John Reynolds
Mark Holgate
Tony
David Watson
Radio Announcer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Barcelona International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fergus O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Fillis
- Original Score
- Roger Goula
- Original Title
- Against the Law
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios, The Wellcome Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fergus O'Brien
Brian Fillis, Peter Wildeblood
Roger Goula
Johann Perry
Joe Carey
Scott Bassett, Aysha Rafaele
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Goula
Original Music Composer
Crispin Layfield
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Button
Production Design
Joe Carey
Editor
Johann Perry
Director of Photography
Brian Fillis
Screenplay
Fergus O'Brien
Director
Scott Bassett
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 imprisoned for indecency and sodomy.
Who directed Against the Law?
Against the Law was directed by Fergus O'Brien.
Who stars in Against the Law?
The principal cast of Against the Law includes Daniel Mays, Richard Gadd, Mark Gatiss, Charlie Creed-Miles, Richard Dillane.
When was Against the Law released and how long is it?
Against the Law was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Against the Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Against the Law was composed by Roger Goula.
Is Against the Law based on a book or true story?
Against the Law is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Peter Wildeblood".