01 November 1978 Drama 113 mins
In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.
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Ken Robertson as Jim
Tony Westrope as Mike
Rachel Nicholas James as Judy
Maureen Dolan as Pat
Stuart Turton as Neal
Clive Peters as Peter
Robert Merrick as John
Frank Dilbert as American
Peter Radmall as Artist
Ernest Brightmore as Headmaster
Derek Jarman as Clubber
Ron Peck Director
Bernard Hanson Location Manager
Patsy Nightingale Production Manager
Paul Hallam Producer
Paul Hallam Assistant Director
David Graham Ellis Music
Ron Peck Writer
Joanna Davis Director of Photography
Richard Taylor Editor
Jan Sendor Production Design
Mary Pat Leece Editor
Diana Ruston Sound
Germany 07 September 1978
United States 01 November 1978
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