Directed and written by legendary rock promoter Simon Napier-Bell, manager of The Yardbirds, T Rex and George Michael, and created to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, this is an engaging journey through the subsequent years of how those changes affected LGBT lives. It features interviews with leading activists and cultural commentators including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Elton John, Matt Lucas, Sir Derek Jacobi and Simon Callow.

Cast:
Ian McKellen, Elton John, David Hockney, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Derek Jacobi, Simon Callow

Director:
Simon Napier-Bell

Run time:
75 mins

Release date:
14.05.2018

Rating:
15

Country:
United Kingdom

Language:
English

Studio:
Peccadillo Pictures

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50 Years Legal

50 Years Legal

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50 Years Legal is an engaging and powerful portrait of the 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.


  • Director: Simon Napier-Bell
  • Cast: Ian McKellen, Elton John, David Hockney, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Derek Jacobi, Simon Callow

  • Language: English
  • Run time: 75 mins

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