50 Years Legal

Jun 27, 2017

1h 30m

★ 6.0

Overview

Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Premiere Picture

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Cast

Self

Olly Alexander

Self

Marc Almond

Self

Stephen K. Amos

Self

Steve Blame

Self

John Browne

Self

Simon Callow

Self

Michael Cashman

Self

Julian Clary

Self

Evan Davis

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Stephen Fry

Self

Angela Eagle

Self

Paul Gambaccini

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