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MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
2017·Biography / Drama / History·1h 24m

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.

Above the Line
Fergus O'Brien·DirectorBrian Fillis·ScreenplayJohann Perry·Director of PhotographyRoger Goula·Original Music ComposerJoe Carey·Editor
Cast
Daniel Mays·Peter WildebloodRichard Gadd·Eddie McNallyMark Gatiss·Dr. LandersCharlie Creed-Miles·Superintendent JonesRichard Dillane·Prosecutor RobertsPaul Keating·FannyMark Edel-Hunt·Edward MontaguDavid Robb·Lord WolfendenJosh Collins·Michael Pitt-RiversDaniel Betts·Defense Rawlinson
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Fergus O'Brien·DirectorPeter Nightingale·First Assistant DirectorBrashna Agha·Second Assistant DirectorMatthew Cooper·Third Assistant DirectorHannah Kenneally-Muir·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Brian Fillis·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Johann Perry·Director of PhotographyAriel Grandolj·Focus PullerLydia Stott·Second Assistant CameraKylie Stubbs·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Joe Carey·EditorWill Coker·Colorist
Sound & Music· 2
Roger Goula·Original Music ComposerFrank Barlow·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 7
Matthew Button·Production DesignDaniela Faggio·Art DirectionLuke Gledsdale·Assistant Art DirectorCath Rossner·Set DecorationGeorge Mizen·Property MasterNeil Jenkins·Graphic DesignerTami French·Costume Supervisor
Production· 7
Scott Bassett·ProducerAysha Rafaele·Executive ProducerColin Giles·Unit ManagerCharlotte Peters·Location AssistantClaire Hildred·Production ManagerWill Hulse·Production CoordinatorJudd Lewin·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 2
Anna Miles·Floor RunnerCrispin Layfield·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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