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Nighthawks

Cult Classics • Drama, LGBT, UR

The first major British gay film, this study of a closeted schoolteacher who spends his nights cruising London's gay clubs in search of Mr Right defies categorisation. Both a fascinating glimpse into the 1970s scene and a portrait of an ordinary gay man living in a homophobic society, Nighthawks subverts stereotypes, led by Ken Robertson's strong, naturalistic performance.

Tags
Gay people, Teachers
Cast
Ken Robertson Jim
Rachel Nicholas James Judy
Clive Peters Peter
Stuart Craig Turton Neal
Crew
Ron Peck director

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