The Act
1989, English. Directed by Roy Battersby.
Eastern Europe, February 1944: Johann Frink and Otto Hansen, once famous Berlin cabaret artists, are summoned to take part in a special 'entertainment', devised by a mysterious Nazi captain. When they discover where they are to perform, they find themselves with an appalling dilemma.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 9 August 1989
- Written by
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The Act runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Act isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 August 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Act?
If you liked The Act, try Cheaters, Girl in the Box, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed The Act?
The Act (1989) was directed by Roy Battersby and stars Jack Shepherd, Barry Jackson, Kenneth Haigh.